Issues : No initial dynamic marking
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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
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In this case, the missing dynamic marking at the beginning of the piece, quite rare in Chopin's pieces, indicates, according to us, dynamics in between category imprint: Source & stylistic information issues: No initial dynamic marking |
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. In order to mark such dynamics, Chopin would use the m.v. (mezza voce) abbreviation; however, he was reluctant to do it at the beginning of the piece – cf. the 