Understanding Music Dynamics Quiz

What does the dynamic marking "p" stand for in music?

• Forte

• Piano

• Mezzo-forte

• Fortissimo

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Which dynamic marking indicates to play very loudly?

• Pianissimo

• Mezzo-piano

• Fortissimo

• Piano

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What is the term for gradually getting louder in music?

• Decrescendo

• Crescendo

• Staccato

• Legato

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Which dynamic marking means to play softly?

• Forte

• Mezzo-forte

• Piano

• Fortissimo

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What does "decrescendo" mean in music?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

• Playing very fast

• Playing very slow

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Which of the following is an example of a dynamic marking?

• Allegro

• Forte

• Andante

• Presto

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What is the dynamic marking for "medium loud"?

• Mezzo-piano

• Mezzo-forte

• Fortissimo

• Pianissimo

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Which dynamic marking indicates to play very softly?

• Pianissimo

• Forte

• Mezzo-forte

• Fortissimo

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What does the dynamic marking "f" stand for?

• Forte

• Piano

• Mezzo-piano

• Pianissimo

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Which term describes a gradual decrease in volume?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Staccato

• Legato

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