mezzo forte
"Mezzo forte" is an Italian term used in musical notation to guide the dynamic level of a performance.
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Definition
B2Musical Notation
(technical)A dynamic marking that indicates a passage should be played or sung at a moderately loud volume.
Example
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the section mezzo forte.
- In the score, the mezzo forte marking appears just before the chorus.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mezzo forte":