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| pp | pianissimo (very soft) |
|---|---|
| p | piano (soft) |
| mp | mezzo-piano (medium soft) |
| mf | mezzo-forte (medium loud) |
| f | forte (loud) |
Does piano mean loud?
Dynamic Markings
The main dynamic levels are: p or piano, which means “soft” f or forte, which means “loud”
Is the music loud or soft?
Music Terms used in NoteWorthy Composer
| Dynamic | Notated | Performed as |
|---|---|---|
| Piano | p | Soft |
| Mezzo Piano | mp | Moderately soft |
| Mezzo Forte | mf | Moderately loud |
| Forte | f | Loud |
Is a crescendo loud or soft?
The terms crescendo, and diminuendo (or sometimes decrescendo), mean a gradual getting louder or quieter. They can also be shown by signs known as "hairpins". A hairpin opening out is a crescendo, one which closes is a diminuendo.
