BHMVs: Dynamics

What is the one type of written music where dynamics are written above the staff?

What does the dynamic p stand for?

What does the dynamic f stand for?

What does the m in both mp and mf stand for?

Are there hard and fast rules on how to play dynamics in western music?

• yes

• no

What does Crescendo (cresc.) mean?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume

• Sudden change in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume and speed

What does Decrescendo (decresc.) mean?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume

• Sudden change in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume and speed

What does Diminuendo (dim.) mean?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume

• Sudden change in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume and speed

What does Subito (sub.) mean?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume

• Sudden change in volume

• Gradual decrease in volume and speed

What is the full name for a term where a note must first be played loudly, followed by immediately playing the same note quietly?