Dynamics

What are dynamics?

• how fast or slow music is

• how soft or loud music is

• the position of your mouth while playing an instrument

• how you sit when playing an instrument

What does the term "Piano" mean?

• as loud as possible

• soft

• loud

• the instrument with white and black keys

What does the term "Forte" mean?

• Loud

• Soft

• Between soft and loud

• Extremely soft

What is a crescendo?

• Gradually increase volume

• Gradually decrease volume

• Play faster

• Take a breath

What does the term "Mezzo Piano" mean?

• Silent

• Very Loud

• Medium Loud

• Medium Quiet

What does the term "Pianissimo" mean?

• Slow

• Loud

• Very Quite or Soft

• Fast

What does the term "Messo Forte" mean?

• Medium Loud

• Quiet

• Very Loud

• Soft

What does the term "Fortissimo" mean?

• Very Quiet

• Play as fast as possible

• Very Loud

• Play very slow

What does "pp" mean?

• Pianissimo

• Piano

• Mezzoforte

• Forte

What does "mf" mean?

• Mezzopiano

• Mezzoforte

• Piano

• Forte