fortissimo

Adverb

Positive fortissimo

Comparative none

Superlative none

The fortissimo sign in music

1. (music) If something is played fortissimo it is played very loud.

   Play the opening section fortissimo instead of forte.

Noun

Singular fortissimo

Plural fortissimos or fortissimi

1. A fortissimo sign shows that a music piece should be played very loud.
   • Synonym: ff