mezzo piano

[ pee-ah-noh ]

/ piˈɑ noʊ /

adverb, adjective Music.

somewhat louder than piano but softer than forte; moderately soft.

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Nearby words

mezza voce, mezzaluna, mezzanine, mezzo, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, mezzo soprano, mezzo-relievo, mezzo-soprano, mezzo-soprano clef, mezzotint

Origin of mezzo piano

1805–15; < Italian: literally, half soft

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