Soittamisessa

Soittamisessa is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “in playing” or “during the act of playing.” It is formed from the verb soittaa (to play) through the nominalized form soittaminen (the act of playing) and the inessive case ending -ssa/-ssä, which marks location or state within an activity.

Grammatically, soittamisessa functions as an inessive noun phrase. It is used to indicate that something occurs inside the context of playing, such as during practice or performance. The form is common in both everyday language and more formal or instructional texts about music, technique, and interpretation. It can refer to instrumental playing as well as vocal or ensemble contexts, whenever the focus is on the activity of playing rather than the person performing.

Usage and scope: Soittamisessa often appears in discussions of technique, practice routines, and musical expression. It helps separate the general act of playing from other aspects such as composition, listening, or analysis. For example, “Soittamisessa korostuvat rytmi ja dynamiikka” highlights rhythm and dynamics within playing, while “Soittamisessa on tärkeää hallita sormitus ja oikea käden asento” points to fingering and hand position as part of the act of playing.

See also: soittaminen, soittaja, musiikki.