fortissimo
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of fortissimo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: very loud
—used especially as a direction in music
fortissimo
nounDefinition of fortissimo (Entry 2 of 2)
: a very loud passage, sound, or tone
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The first known use of fortissimo was in 1724
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