mezzo piano

adjective or adverb

: moderately soft
used as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mezzo piano was in 1786

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“Mezzo piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mezzo%20piano. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

mezzo piano

adjective or adverb
: played or sung with medium softness
used as a direction in music
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