fortissimo
adverb or adjective
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Definition of fortissimo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: very loud —used especially as a direction in music
fortissimo
noun
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Definition of fortissimo (Entry 2 of 2)
: a very loud passage, sound, or tone
Examples of fortissimo in a Sentence
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But nowhere is the effort playing at fortissimo like in Royal Oak. — Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, "Old pianos set to spend summer on streets of downtown Royal Oak," 30 May 2018 Deneve managed balances perfectly, keeping the 100 or so players reined in where necessary but also allowing them the satisfaction of letting the fortissimo passages have their full strength. — Special To The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra strikes musical gold with Deneve, Vinikour (review)," 23 Mar. 2018 This ensemble builds gradually to a fortissimo climax, yet Norma is expected to send her voice — with its most shining brilliance and power — soaring above the din. — James Jorden, New York Times, "Hear What Makes ‘Norma’ the Everest of Opera," 20 Sep. 2017 The piece was appealing, with unexpected clamoring from brass and gong, the fortissimo climax spiraling, like sparks, into nothingness. — Libby Hanssen, kansascity.com, "Kansas City Symphony’s Classical Series finale exudes power, flexibility," 17 June 2017 BOSTON -- Unkind thoughts, expressed by spectators in a fortissimo tone to superstars, occur occasionally, even at home, particularly after poor performances. — Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James vs. the Boston hecklers: Bill Livingston (photos)," 24 May 2017 Well, the new film confirms that Oyelowo is one of those rare actors who can unleash a formal speech before a crowd, fortissimo, without seeming hammy or haranguing. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "“A United Kingdom” and “Land of Mine”," 13 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fortissimo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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fortissimo
adverb
English Language Learners Definition of fortissimo
music : very loudly
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