Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)

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Marc. Marcato. In a marked manner, emphasised.

M.M. Maelzel's metronome.

M.M.

Ott., O^va, 8^va=Ottava. An octave—as 8^va alta=ottava alta, (to be played) an octave higher; 8^va bas. = ottava bassa, an octave lower.

p. Piano. Softly.

P.F. or pf. Piano-forte. Soft, then loud.

pp. Pianissimo. Very soft.

ppp. Pianississimo. As softly as possible.