Mezzo forte
Moderately loud; half as loud as forte.
Category
dynamics
Pronunciation
MEHT-soh FOR-teh
Origin
Italian
Length
84 words · 1 min read
About Mezzo forte
Mezzo forte, abbreviated "mf," is one of the most natural and comfortable dynamic levels for most performers. It sits at the midpoint of the dynamic range, louder than mezzo piano but softer than forte.
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