Question

what is the meaning of \mezzo piano\? *
play very loud
play moderately soft
play quietly
play softly

what term describes a gradual increase in volume? *
forte
crescendo
diminuendo
piano

Explanation:

• For "mezzo piano": In music terminology, "mezzo piano" is an Italian term. "Mezzo" means half or moderately, and "piano" means soft. So it means to play moderately soft.
• For "gradual increase in volume":
• "Forte" means loud.
• "Crescendo" is the musical term for a gradual increase in volume.
• "Diminuendo" is for a gradual decrease in volume.
• "Piano" means soft.

Answer:

• For "What is the meaning of'mezzo piano'?": Play moderately soft
• For "What term describes a gradual increase in volume?": Crescendo