Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
The relative levels of loudness/ softness of music
A
Dynamics
2
Q
Dynamics are directly related to what?
A
How strongly an intrument is played
3
Q
The stronger an instrument is played the ______ it sounds
A
Louder
4
Q
What are Dynamics typically indicated with
A
abbreviated Italian terms
5
Q
soft
A
piano (p)
6
Q
medium soft
A
mezzo piano (mp)
7
Q
very soft
A
pianissimo (pp)
8
Q
loud
A
forte (f)
9
Q
medium loud
A
mezzo forte (mf)
10
Q
very loud
A
fortissimo (ff)
11
Q
gradually louder
A
crescendo <
12
Q
gradually softer
A
decrescendo >
