Dynamics Quiz

The words forte and piano are in what language?

• French

• Italian

• German

What does "decrescendo" mean?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

• Stop playing or singing

When "issimo" is added to a dynamic word, such as FORTissimo, what does it mean?

• Very

• Less

• Nothing

Composers use different dynamics to make music ___________________.

• faster

• slower

• more interesting

If you are singing and see this in music, what does that mean?

• Sing medium loud

• Sing medium soft

• Stop singing

What is sforzando?

• Suddenly soft

• Suddenly loud

• Suddenly hold

Music that decrescendos gets louder?

• True

• False

What is crescendo?

• When the music gradually gets louder

• When the music gradually gets softer

• When the music stops

Changing dynamic levels add interest and spice to a song.

• True

• False

What are dynamics?

• The high and low notes in music

• The loud and soft sounds in music