Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
sforzando
A
a strong, sudden increase in volume
1
Q
diminuendo / dim.
A
gradually becoming softer
3
Q
mezzo-forte
A
half as loud as forte
3
Q
fortissimo
A
very loud
4
Q
gradually becoming louder
A
crescendo / cresc.
5
Q
very soft
A
pianissimo
6
Q
half as loud as forte
A
mezzo-forte
6
Q
very loud
A
fortissimo
7
Q
decrescendo / decresc.
A
gradually becoming softer
8
Q
loud
A
forte
10
Q
pianissimo
A
very soft
11
Q
soft
A
piano
13
Q
forte
A
loud
14
Q
a strong, sudden increase in volume
A
sforzando
15
Q
half as soft as piano
A
mezzo-piano
16
Q
crescendo / cresc.
A
gradually becoming louder
17
Q
piano
A
soft
18
Q
mezzo-piano
A
half as soft as piano
19
Q
gradually becoming softer
A
decrescendo / decresc.
diminuendo / dim.
