(mp) mezzo piano

Definition of Mezzo Piano:

The Italian musical command mezzo piano (or mp) literally means “half soft,” and is an indication to play somewhat softly; slightly louder than (p) piano.

See (mf) mezzo forte.
 

Also Known As:

• mi-doux; assez doux (Fr)
• halbleise; mittelleise (Ger)

Pronunciation: met'so  piano

Alternate Spellings: mezzopiano; mezzo-piano


 

More Dynamics Commands:

• (fp) fortepiano
• (dim.) diminuendo
• crescendo
• (ppp) pianississimo
• smorzando

More Musical Symbols & Commands:

Grand Staff	Key Signatures	Time Signatures	Tempo & Speed
Music Notes	Music Rests	Sharps & Flats	Dotted Notes
Repeat Signs	Note Accents	Volume Symbols	Note Ornaments

How to Read Sheet Music:

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See the notes on the treble and bass staves, as well as their ledger lines, and learn mnemonic devices to help you remember them.

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Key signatures take some time to memorize. Whether you want to identify one or learn how to write one on the staff, this interactive and quick key signature finder will help.

 ● Tempo Commands Organized By Speed
Resource for the most common tempo terms in Italian, French, and German, organized by their BPM (beats per minute).

 ● How to Read Piano Fingering
Little numbers are sometimes written next to the notes on the staff to help you sort out which fingers you should use on which keys. Fingering is frequently found in beginner notation, but is also seen alongside difficult passages in more advanced sheet music.
 

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