What does it mean? DYNAMICS Flashcards
1
Q
If you were asked to sing loudly, what would you be doing?
A
Singing loudly.
2
Q
If you were asked to sing very loudly, what abbreviation would you see?
A
ff
3
Q
What does pianissimo mean?
A
Play or sing very softly.
4
Q
What does ‘p’ mean?
A
Play or sing softly
5
Q
If the music were to gradually get louder, what Italian term would you see?
A
Crescendo or cresc. for short.
6
Q
What does ‘sfz’ mean?
A
Suddenly ‘forced’ (very loud!!)
7
Q
Which is the odd one out? pp, mp, mf, p
A
mf - means moderately loud.
8
Q
Does the use of a ‘mute’ on a violin make the sound louder or softer?
A
Softer. The mute clips over the bridge and restricts the volume of the instrument.
