fortissimos

[US]/fɔː'tɪsɪməʊ/
[UK]/fɔr'tɪsɪmo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. very loud, the strongest possible
adv. very loudly

Phrases & Collocations

play fortissimo

fortissimo passage

Example Sentences

harsh and distortive peaks in the recorded music; a robust fortissimo without distortive vibration.

Trundling chromaticism has the music roll up to a fortissimo, the orchestra still proclaiming the originally wistful piano-theme.

The orchestra played fortissimo during the climax of the symphony.

She sang the final note fortissimo to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

The pianist struck the keys fortissimo to create a dramatic effect.

The conductor signaled for the brass section to play fortissimo in the march.

The singer's fortissimo high notes filled the concert hall with powerful sound.

The climax of the opera was performed fortissimo to convey intense emotions.

The choir sang fortissimo to create a sense of grandeur in the cathedral.

The trumpets blared fortissimo to announce the arrival of the king.

The rock band ended their performance with a fortissimo guitar solo.

The thunderstorm outside matched the fortissimo passages in the symphony.

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