Sound Intensity Levels

crescendo

• To get softer

• To get louder

• To remain the same

• To pause abruptly

MP

• Medium Soft

• Medium Hard

• Soft

• Hard

Mezzo Forte

• Medium Loud

• Soft

• Very Loud

• Moderate

MF

• Medium Loud

• Soft

• Very Loud

• Moderate

What does it mean to get louder?

• To become quieter

• To get softer

• To increase in volume

• To decrease in sound

Pianissimo

• Very Soft

• Very Loud

• Moderately Soft

• Soft

Decrescendo

• To get louder

• To get softer

• To maintain volume

• To change pitch

What is the purpose of the process described?

• To get softer

• To become harder

• To maintain texture

• To enhance flavor

PP

• Very Soft

• Hard

• Rough

• Brittle

Piano

• Soft

• Loud

• Fast

• Slow