Performing Live Term 2 quiz

What do 'dynamics' mean in music?

• The tempo of the music

• The tonality of the music

• The rhythm of the music

• How loud/quiet the music is

Why do we use dynamics?

• To show off

• To add 'feel' to musical phrases

• To make the music boring

What description best fits 'Piano'?

• P - Soft

• P - Loud

• P - Very loud

• P - Very Soft

Which answer describes 'Forte'?

• F - Loud

• F - Quiet

• F - Very Loud

• F - Very soft

Which answer best describes 'Fortissimo'?

• FF - Inaudible

• FF - Very soft

• FF - Very loud

• FF - Soft

Which answer best describes 'Pianissimo'?

• PP - nah

• PP - Very soft

• PP - Very loud

• PP - Soft

Which answer best describes 'Mezzo Forte'?

• MF - Moderately fragile

• MF - Moderately quiet

• MF - Moderately Funny

• MF - Moderately loud

Which answer best describes 'Mezzo Piano'?

• MP - Moderately quiet

• MP - Moderately moderate

• MP - Moderately loud

• MP - Mana Points

TRUE OR FALSE:

A crescendo is a gradual decrease in volume.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE:

A decrescendo is a gradual decrease in volume.

• True

• False