# fortissimo

> English word · Adverb · IPA /fɔːˈtɪsɪməʊ/

## Definitions
1. Indicating that the piece is to be played very loudly.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Italian fortissimo.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fortissimo