mezzo piano
The term "mezzo piano" is Italian for "moderately soft" and is used in music to guide performers on the volume level.
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Definition
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(technical)A dynamic marking indicating that a passage should be played at a moderately soft volume.
Example
- The conductor signaled the orchestra to play the next section mezzo piano.
- In this piece, the mezzo piano passages add a subtle, gentle touch.
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