f. forte (loud) ff. fortissimo (very loud) These terms have no absolute values and are relative to one another according to the context of the music.
What is PP P MP MF F and FF in music?
Musical Dynamics indicate the loudness of music. We use the Italian terms piano and forte to indicate soft and loud. ... 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.
What does this symbol mean FF?
In a book or magazine, when ff. is written it refers to the page or line mentioned and two or more pages or lines after it. ... p. 173 ff. In a piece of music, ff. is a written abbreviation for fortissimo.
What is PPP called in music?
ppp: abbreviation of pianississimo meaning "very, very soft" ... mf: abbreviation of mezzo-forte meaning "somewhat loud" f: abbreviation of forte meaning "loud" ff: abbreviation of fortissimo meaning "very loud" fff: abbreviation of fortississimo meaning "very, very loud"