Mezzo Forte -

In sheet music, it is represented by the stylized lowercase letters .

It does not represent a specific decibel level. A mezzo forte played by a full orchestra will be much louder than a mezzo forte played by a solo flute. Mezzo Forte

To understand where fits, it is helpful to look at standard musical dynamics ordered from softest to loudest: (Pianissimo) – Very soft (Piano) – Soft (Mezzo Piano) – Moderately soft (Mezzo Forte) – Moderately loud (Forte) – Loud (Fortissimo) – Very loud 💡 Key Facts In sheet music, it is represented by the