Dynamics-Articulations and Tempo Review

What are dynamics in music?

• The volume

• the speed

• how notes are played

• the sounds

This is mezzo-forte. What does mezzo-forte mean?

• Very Loud

• very soft

• soft

• moderately loud

What is happening in the music when you see this symbol '<'?

• Gradually getting louder

• Get softer

• Suddenly loud

• Forte

What is the symbol when we gradually get softer in music?

• 
• 
• 

Sforzando means ____________ loud.

What dynamics do you see?

• mezzo-forte

• forte

• mezzo-piano

• piano

Dynamics give the music what?

• food

• sadness

• contrast

• a headache

I can define dynamics. I can identify different dynamics markings. I can explain that dynamics give music contrast.

• Yes 100%

• Yes, but I stumble slightly

• Sorta

• I could use more help

Tempo is the___________of music.

What does this mean?

• Ritardando: to slow down

• Ritardando: to stop

• Ritardando: to speed up

• Ritardando: skip the note