Dynamic/Articulation Indicators

Question 1

F

Answer 1

Forte

Loud

Question 2

Ff

Answer 2

Fortissimo

Very loud

Question 3

P

Answer 3

Piano

Soft

Question 4

mp

Answer 4

Mezzo piano

Moderately soft

Question 5

pp

Answer 5

Pianissimo

Very soft

Question 6

cresc.

Answer 6

Crescendo

Gradually louder

Question 7

dim.

Answer 7

Diminuendo

Gradually softer

Question 8

mf

Answer 8

Mezzo forte

Moderately loud

Question 9

Staccato

Answer 9

Short and separated

Question 10

Divisi (div.)

Answer 10

Divide into two or more parts

Question 11

Molto Ritard

Answer 11

Gradually slow down greatly

Question 12

Long accent

Answer 12

> (over note)

Play note to the fullest value

Question 13

Short accent

Answer 13

^ (over note)

Play note short, separated, louder

Question 14

Legato

Answer 14

Smooth, connected, together

Question 15

Sostenuto (sost.)

Answer 15

Sustained

Question 16

D. S. al Coda

Answer 16

Go back to sign and finish at the coda.

Question 17

D. C. al Fine

Answer 17

Go back to the beginning and play to the fine.

Question 18

Poco rallentando

Answer 18

Gradually slow down a little

Question 19

// (caesura)

Answer 19

Pause

Question 20

Ritard

Answer 20

Gradually slow down

Question 21

Soli

Answer 21

A section being featured on a melody or phrase

Question 22

Rallentando

Answer 22

Gradually go slower

Question 23

Sfz

Answer 23

Sforzando

Strong sudden accent