Music and Arts G-1

The softness and loudness of sound

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Texture

What are the three basic dynamics?

• p, m, and f

• p, pp, and ff

• p, mp, and mf

Italian term for half soft.

• mezzo

• mezzo piano

• mezzo forte

Italian term for loud.

• piano

• mezzo piano

• forte

What is tempo?

• The lowness and highness of sound.

• The softness and loudness of sound.

• The speed of music.

To create a mood and tell a story in a song or music, musicians need to put _____ markings.

• tempo

• dynamic

• punctuation

What kind of tempo is used in a party or upbeat songs?

• Andante

• Allegro

• Moderato

Choose an example of a song that is in andante.

• Party songs

• Mellow songs

• Energizer songs

Identify what tempo is being referred to.

"Presto"

• Very slow

• Fast

• Very fast

Identify what tempo is being referred to.

"Lento"

• Slow

• Very slow

• Moderately slow