(mf) mezzo forte

Definition: The Italian musical command mezzo forte (or mf) literally means “half strong,” and is an indication to play somewhat loudly; slightly softer than (f) forte.

See (mp) mezzo piano.

Also Known As:

• mi-fort; assez fort (Fr)
• halblaut; halbstark; mittellaut; mittelstark (Ger)

Pronunciation: met'-so  FOR-tay

Alternate Spellings: mezzoforte; mezzo-forte


More Dynamics Commands:

• (fp) fortepiano
• al niente
• crescendo
• (ppp) pianississimo
• (sfz) sforzando