Dynamic Markings

What is the general meaning of "Dynamics"?

• how soft or loud the music is
• to become quieter
• to become louder
• how fast or slow the music is

• Pianissimo
• Piano
• Forte
• Fortissimo

What does decrescendo mean?

• To gradually become softer
• To sing without music
• To sing
• To gradually become louder

• Pianissimo
• Piano
• forte
• Fortissimo

Which answer is in order from LOUDEST to SOFTEST?

• pp,p,mp,mf,f,ff
• ff,f,mf,mp,pp,p
• pp,p,mp,f,mf,ff
• ff,f,mf,mp,p,pp

• forte
• mezzo piano
• fortissimo
• mezzo forte

This marking means to gradually get louder.  It is called...

• mezzo forte
• decrescendo
• forte
• crescendo 

What does "mezzo" mean?

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

What is this symbol's alternative name?

• Fermata
• Get Softer
• Diminuendo
• Very Soft

• Pianissimo
• Piano
• Forte
• Fortissimo