Topmusicanswers
mf = mezzo forte = medium loud. fp = fortepiano = loud and then suddenly soft. f = forte = loud. ff = fortissimo = louder. fff = fortississimo = even louder.
- What does MF mean in music?
- Does MF mean medium loud?
- What does MF mean in orchestra?
- What does P mean in violin music?
What does MF mean in music?
Musical dynamics indicate the volume of the music. We use the Italian terms piano and forte to denote soft and strong. They are usually abbreviated as p and f. The mid-piano (mp) is moderately soft and the mezzo-piano (mf) is moderately high.
Does MF mean medium loud?
Strictly speaking, dynamics refer to the variations in LOUDNESS of a musical composition or specific NOTEs. Compare: DYNAMIC RANGE, VOLUME.
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| pp | pianissimo (very soft) |
|---|---|
| mf | mezzo-forte (medium loud) |
| f | forte (loud) |
| ff | fortissimo (very loud) |
What does MF mean in orchestra?
Dynamic markings include variations of piano (soft, p) and forte (loud, f). pp means very soft; ff means very loud. mp, or mezzo piano, means medium soft; mf, or mezzo forte, means medium loud.
What does P mean in violin music?
The most common dynamic markings are: ppp (pianississimo – very very soft); pp (pianissimo – very soft); p (piano – soft); mp (mezzo piano – moderately soft); mf (mezzo forte – moderately loud); f (forte – loud); ff (fortissimo – very loud); fff (fortississimo – very very loud).
