Dynamics 1!

What do dynamics indicate in a piece?

• Speed

• Volume

• Direction

• Energy

Which dynamic marking indicates to the musician to play loud?

• f

• p

• mf

• mp

What does "p" stand for?

Which order of dynamics gradually moves from loud to quiet?

• f - p - mp - mf

• p - mf - f - mp

• mf - f - p - mp

• f - mf - mp - p

Which term means play very loud?

• Fortissimo (ff)

• Forte (f)

• Piano (p)

• Pianissimo (pp)

What is the name of this term?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Ritardando

• Allegro

Which of these is NOT a musical term about DYNAMICS?

• Moderato

• Forte

• Piano

• Fortissimo

Which term best describes the dynamics at the start of the William Tell Overture?

• Piano (p)

• Mezzo forte (mf)

• Forte (f)

• Pianissimo (pp)

What does this symbol mean?

• Gradually Louder

• Gradually Softer

• Very Loud

• Very Soft

What does this symbol mean?

• Gradually Louder

• Gradually Softer

• Very Loud

• Very Soft