Dynamics in Music

Which is the LOUDEST?

• Piano

• Mezzo Forte

• Fortissimo

• Mezzo Piano

True or False: Fortissimo is quieter than Forte.

• True

• False

Which of these uses HEAVIER bow weight?

• Fortissimo

• Piano

• Mezzo Forte

• Forte

This dynamic is synonymous with diminuendo...

• Crescendo

• Forte

• Decrescendo

• Dynamic

What does crescendo mean?

• Gradually get softer

• Gradually get louder

• Get loud quickly

• Get quiet quickly

What dynamic is pictured here?

• Piano

• Forte

• Mezzo Piano

• Mezzo Forte

Which of these read SOFTEST to LOUDEST?

• pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff

• pp, mp, mf, p, f, ff

• ff, f, p, pp, mp

• p, pp, mp, mf, f, ff

What is pictured here?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Diminuendo

What does piano mean?

• Decrease in volume

• Soft, Quiet

• Loud, Strong

• Increase in volume

Fill in the blank: Composers use dynamics to change the ____ of the music.

• Quality

• Mood

• Clef