Editors often specify the citation system to use. Bibliographies, and other list-like compilations of references, are generally not considered citations because they do not fulfill the true spirit of the term: deliberate acknowledgement by other authors of the priority of one's ideas.
Traditionally, forte â(â strength, talent â) was a one-syllable word, like its French etymon. Perhaps due to confusion with forte â(â loudly â), a two-syllable pronunciation also came into common use. Both pronunciations are now standard.
These are called dynamics. These most common indicators include Piano (soft), Mezzo-piano (medium soft), Mezzo-forte (medium loud), and Forte (loud). These dynamics are indicated in the sheet music usually between the musical staves. The dynamics are represented by letters. p for piano, mp for mezzo-piano, mf for mezzo-forte, and f for forte.