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mezzo forte

[ fawr-tey ]

adverb

, Music.
  1. somewhat softer than forte but louder than piano; moderately loud.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mezzo forte1

1805–15; < Italian: literally, half loud

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Example Sentences

Infinite shadings are to be heard where before were only piano, forte, and mezzo-forte.

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