Dynamics

Which of the following is the best example of a change in "timbre?"

• A drummer repeats a rhythm while gradually getting louder.
• A clarinet plays a brief melody, then a trumpet repeats it.
• Five violin players remain silent during a flute solo.

What does "mezzo" mean?

• Medium, Half
• Very, Most
• Loud, Strong
• Soft, Quiet

Which dynamic level is the loudest?

• Piano
• Forte
• Mezzo Piano
• Mezzo Forte

What does the suffix "-issimo" mean?

• Little
• Sudden
• Moderate
• Very

What does "forte" mean?

• Medium, Half
• Very, Most
• Strong, Loud
• Quiet, Soft

Which term means "to gradually get softer?"

• Diminuendo
• Tacit
• Crescendo
• Piano

Which is the best example of a "crescendo?"

• A flute plays softly followed by a sudden loud note from the orchestra.
• A slow piece of music gradually gets faster and faster.
• Strings start a passage of music at mezzo-piano and grow to forte over the course of eight beats. 

How should someone sing music with the pictured dynamic level?

• gradually slowing down
• perfectly
• medium loud
• softly