Voices & Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
Name the voices in order
A
Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto (contralto), mezzo-soprano, soprano
2
Q
Order of dynamics
A
pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff
3
Q
What does pp mean
A
Pianissimo - very soft
4
Q
What does p mean
A
Piano - soft
5
Q
What does mp mean
A
Mezzo piano - medium soft/moderately soft
6
Q
What does mf mean
A
Mezzo forte - moderately loud/medium loud
7
Q
What does f mean
A
Forte - loud/strong
8
Q
What does ff mean
A
Fortissimo - very loud
9
Q
What does mezzo mean
A
Half or medium
10
Q
Voice range of Soprano
A
C-A
11
Q
Voice range of alto
A
G-E
12
Q
Voice range of tenor
A
C-A
13
Q
Voice range of bass
A
F-D
