What does mezzo piano mean in music?

mezzo piano means "moderately soft".

What type of musical term is mezzo piano?

mezzo piano is a dynamics term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the dynamics word list.

What grade is mezzo piano tested in?

mezzo piano first appears at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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mezzo piano — meaning in music

mezzo piano is a musical term meaning moderately soft. It is a dynamics marking, first tested at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

moderately soft

DynamicsFirst tested: Grade 1

Translations

French	modérément doux
German	mäßig weich
Italian	moderatamente morbido
Spanish	moderadamente suave
Chinese	适度柔软

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