Dynamics and Articulations - Symphonic Band

What symbol would you see if the composer wanted you to play very loud?

• p

• ff

• f

• decr.

What dynamic best fits a lullaby?

• fortissimo

• mezzo forte

• forte

• pianissimo

If you wanted to BUILD to an exciting ending, what symbol would you use?

• mf

• cresc.

• decrec.

• dim.

Which two words mean the same thing?

• cresc.

• diminuendo

• forte

• decrescrendo

Which dynamic is the softest?

• p

• pp

• ff

• mp

The Italian word for medium is

What is the definition of forte?

• soft

• medium loud

• very loud

• loud

Which of these would you see if the composer wants you to play gradually softer?

• cresc.

• ff

• decresc.

• p

Which of these dynamics would be considered medium dynamics?

• cresc.

• mf

• f

• mp

When you see this: fp

...what should you do?

• Play soft and then loud

• Accent the beginning of the note

• Play loud and then soft

• Play a medium dynamic