mezzo forte
Somewhat loud playing
Mezzo forte is a musical direction meaning moderately loud—louder than mezzo piano but softer than forte.
It occupies the middle ground of dynamics, indicating a sound that's present and clear without being forceful.
Abbreviated *mf* in sheet music: The strings enter mezzo forte in the second measure.
Keyed percussion instrument
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- decrescendoGradual decrease in loudness
- diminuendoGradual decrease in loudness
Large instrumental ensemble
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- tuttiFull ensemble passage
blend · balance · projection · concert hall · acoustics · dynamic contrast
Numerical standing in competition
- sheet musicPublished performance notation
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- musical notationSystem for writing music
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
measure · bar · part · orchestration · arrangement · sight-reading · manuscript · engraving
piano
Keyed percussion instrument
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- decrescendoGradual decrease in loudness
diminuendo · accent · marcato · tenuto · subito
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
tutti · blend · balance · projection · concert hall · acoustics · dynamic contrast
score
Numerical standing in competition
- sheet musicPublished performance notation
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- musical notationSystem for writing music
staff · measure · bar · part · orchestration · arrangement · sight-reading · manuscript · engraving
assertive
Confidently self-assured
- music notationtreble clef, bass clef, clef, clefs, staff
- musical notationscore, piano, sheet music, notation, lead sheet
- dynamicspiano, pianissimo, pp, ff, forzando
- sheet musicsheet music, treble clef, score, notes, scores
mezzo fortepianissimo
Extremely quiet, in scores
fortissimo · piano · pp · ff · sotto voce
mezzo forteextreme
Furthest from moderate
whisper · shout · thundering · barely audible · deafening
mezzo, forte, mezzanine, fortissimo, fortify, fortification, fortified, fortress, force