Understanding Musical Dynamics

What does the term 'dynamics' refer to in music?

• The speed of the music

• The genre of the music

• The level of volume in music

• The type of instruments used

What does 'pianissimo' mean?

• Very soft

• Medium soft

• Medium loud

• Very loud

What is the dynamic level marked with an 'F'?

• Piano

• Forte

• Fortissimo

• Mezzo piano

What does 'fortissimo' mean?

• Medium soft

• Very loud

• Medium loud

• Soft

What is the dynamic level between pianissimo and mezzo forte?

• Forte

• Mezzo piano

• Piano

• Fortissimo

Which dynamic level is louder than mezzo forte?

• Pianissimo

• Mezzo piano

• Piano

• Forte

What does the term 'mezzo piano' mean?

• Very soft

• Very loud

• Medium soft

• Medium loud

Which dynamic level is marked with two 'F's?

• Piano

• Mezzo forte

• Forte

• Fortissimo