Tempo and Dynamic Terminology

Front

What does "piano" mean?

Back

soft

Front

What does "mezzo" mean?

Back

medium

Front

What does "forte" mean?

Back

loud

Front

Crescendo is when the volume of music _____________

Back

gradually gets louder

Front

What is the difference between forte and piano?

Back

Forte is loud and piano is quiet

Front

Which answer lists the dynamics in order from LOUDEST to QUIETEST: piano, mezzo, forte, mezzo, piano, forte, forte, mezzo, piano, mezzo, forte, piano?

Back

forte, mezzo, piano

Front

If crescendo is getting louder, then decrescendo is__________.

Back

getting softer

Front

Forte is similar to Mrs. Sulecki trying to talk over the class...

Back

True

Front

Piano is similar to talking at a normal volume

Back

False

Front

This is the symbol for _______.

Back

Piano