Tempo & Dynamics Quiz

What does the dynamic marking "p" stand for?

• Presto

• Piano

• Pianissimo

• Forte

Which dynamic marking indicates to play very softly?

• mf

• f

• pp

• mp

What does "f" signify in music notation?

• Fortissimo

• Forte

• Mezzo-forte

• Piano

If a piece of music starts with "mp," how should it be played?

• Very softly

• Softly

• Moderately soft

• Loudly

What does "mf" stand for in musical dynamics?

• Mezzo-forte

• Mezzo-piano

• Fortissimo

• Pianissimo

Which of the following dynamic markings is louder than "mf" but softer than "ff"?

• p

• mp

• f

• pp

What does "cresc." stand for in music?

• Decrease the volume

• Crescendo, meaning to gradually get louder

• A short pause

• To play in a cheerful manner

What is the opposite of "crescendo"?

• Accelerando

• Ritardando

• Diminuendo

• Staccato

Which dynamic marking indicates to play as softly as possible?

• ppp

• pp

• p

• mp

What does "ff" signify in music notation?

• Forte

• Fortissimo, meaning very loud

• Mezzo-forte

• Pianissimo