What does pianissimo mean in music terms?

In music, pianissimo is an Italian musical term that means "very soft" or "quite soft." It is often abbreviated as pp. Pianissimo is the superlative of the musical dynamic piano, which means "soft."

Pianissimo is used to indicate that a passage of music should be played very quietly. This can be achieved by playing with a light touch, using a soft bow, or playing on a lower-volume instrument. Pianissimo is often used to create a sense of intimacy or mystery, and it can also be used to highlight a solo instrument or voice.

The opposite of pianissimo is fortissimo, which means "very loud." Other musical dynamics include piano ("soft"), mezzo piano ("moderately soft"), mezzo forte ("moderately loud"), and forte ("loud").