Music Dynamics Quiz

Which dynamic marking indicates that the music should be played softly?

• forte (f)

• piano (p)

• fortissimo (ff)

• sforzando (sfz)

Which dynamic marking means to play the music loudly and then immediately softly?

• forte piano (fp)

• fortissimo (ff)

• mezzo forte (mf)

• crescendo ()

What is the meaning of "sforzando" in musical dynamics?

• Gradually get softer

• Suddenly loud

• Medium loud

• Very soft

If a musician sees a "decrescendo" marking, what should they do?

• Gradually get louder

• Play very loud

• Gradually get softer

• Play medium soft

Which dynamic marking indicates the music should be played at a medium soft dynamic?

• mezzo forte (mf)

• piano (p)

• mezzo piano (mp)

• pianissimo (pp)

What does "fortissimo" instruct musicians to do?

• Sing very softly

• Sing very loudly

• Sing medium soft

• Sing softly

What does the dynamic marking "pianissimo" instruct musicians to do?

• Play medium loud

• Play very softly

• Play softly

• Play very loudly

What does the term "forte" instruct musicians to do?

• Play very softly

• Play medium soft

• Play loudly

• Play softly

What does the dynamic marking "forte piano" instruct musicians to do?

• Gradually get louder

• Play softly

• Play very loudly

• Play loudly and then immediately softly

Which dynamic marking indicates the music should be played very softly?

• mezzo forte (mf)

• forte (f)

• pianissimo (pp)

• mezzo piano (mp)