"niente" meaning in English

See niente in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /niˈɛn.teɪ/ [Canada, US]
Etymology: From Italian niente. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|niente}} Italian niente Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} niente (not comparable)
  1. (music) totally silent, as a musical direction (abbreviated to n. or ∅ in sheet music) Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: al niente
    Sense id: en-niente-en-adv-bWZVpmAS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Download JSON data for niente meaning in English (1.2kB)

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