CFA: Music Dynamics

• Play quietly

• Play loudly

• Gradually get quieter

• Gradually get louder

Identify the dynamic symbol meaning "quiet."

Which symbol means to gradually get louder?

• Decrescendo

• Crescendo

• Forte

• Mezzo piano

How is "mezzo forte" different from "mezzo piano"?

• Mezzo forte is quieter

• Mezzo forte is louder

• They are the same

• Mezzo forte is for fast music

• Sing louder

• Sing quieter

• Sing at the same volume

• Gradually sing quieter

What volume does "mezzo piano" tell us to sing?

• Moderately Quiet

• Moderately Loud

• Quiet

• Loud

How should you sing a section of music marked "mf"?

• Quietly

• Moderately loud

• Loudly

• Moderately quiet

Which marking means to play loudly?

Identify the dynamic symbol for "mezzo forte."

What does this symbol instruct musicians to do?

• Sing quieter

• Gradually sing louder

• Sing at the same volume

• Sing faster