Music 6 Q3, Dynamics

Which dynamic marking indicates the softest sound?

• f

• mf

• pp

• cresc.

What does crescendo mean?

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

• Sudden stop

• Sudden burst of sound

What dynamic marking indicates "moderately loud"?

• p

• mp

• mf

• ff

Which of these is NOT a standard dynamic marking?

• Piano

• Forte

• Sforzando

• Mezzoforte

A decrescendo is also known as a:

• Crescendo

• Diminuendo

• Fortissimo

• Pianissimo

What does fortissimo mean?

• Very soft

• Moderately soft

• Very loud

• Moderately loud

The abbreviation mp stands for:

• Mezzo piano

• Mezzo forte

• Pianissimo

• Fortissimo

Which dynamic marking would you use for a sudden, accented loud sound?

• Cresc.

• Decresc.

• Sfz

• P

A gradual increase in volume is indicated by:

• dim.

• Cresc.

• Sotto voce

• pp

What does sotto voce suggest?

• Play very loudly

• Play in hushed, quiet voice

• Play with a strong accent

• Play with a gradual increase in volume