Question

What italian word is used to mark a section of music that should be played softly?

Answer 1

Piano (p). Louder than Pianissimo and softer then Mezzo.

Explanation:

It means "to play softly". It is the opposite of Forte which means loud.

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Answer 2

Pianoforte

Step-by-step explanation:

The term 'pianoforte' is a mix of two Italian words, 'piano' (soft) and 'forte' (loud), meaning depending on how much force is applied to the keys, the instrument's dynamic range can be anywhere from very soft to very loud.