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mezzo piano
[ pee-ah-noh ]
/ piˈɑ noʊ /
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adverb, adjective Music.
somewhat louder than piano but softer than forte; moderately soft.
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Origin of mezzo piano
1805–15; <Italian: literally, half soft
Words nearby mezzo piano
mezzaluna, mezzanine, mezza voce, mezzo, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, mezzo-relievo, mezzo-soprano, mezzo-soprano clef, mezzotint, mf
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