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Musical Dynamics indicate the loudness of music. ... Mezzo-piano (mp) is moderately soft and mezzo-forte (mf) is moderately loud. More than one p or f indicates a softer or louder dynamic, such as pp or fff.
- Is mezzo-piano loud or soft?
- Is mezzo-piano very loud?
- Does mezzo-piano mean half loud?
- Is mezzo loud or quiet?
Is mezzo-piano loud or soft?
| pp | pianissimo (very soft) |
|---|---|
| mp | mezzo-piano (medium soft) |
| mf | mezzo-forte (medium loud) |
| f | forte (loud) |
| ff | fortissimo (very loud) |
Is mezzo-piano very loud?
mp, standing for mezzo-piano, which means “moderately soft” mf, standing for mezzo-forte, which means “moderately loud”
Does mezzo-piano mean half loud?
The Italian musical command mezzo piano (or mp) literally means “half soft,” and is an indication to play somewhat softly; slightly louder than (p) piano. See (mf) mezzo forte.
Is mezzo loud or quiet?
Dynamic marking and meaning
| Dynamic marking | Meaning |
|---|---|
| f | Forte: loud |
| mf | Mezzo forte: fairly loud |
| mp | Mezzo piano: fairly quiet |
| sf | Sforzando: sudden accent |
