Introduction to Musical Dynamics

What do dynamics add to music?

• Emotion

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Lyrics

How do dynamics make music more interesting?

• By making sounds louder or quieter

• By adding instruments

• By speeding up the tempo

• By changing the key

What are dynamic markings used for in music?

• To show how loud or quiet to play music

• To show what instruments to use

• To show the speed of the music

• To show the lyrics of the song

Dynamic markings in music are usually in which language?

• Italian

• French

• German

• Spanish

What should a musician do if they see "piano" in music?

• Play quietly

• Play quickly

• Play loudly

• Play slowly

What does "forte" mean?

• loud

• slow

• quiet

• medium loud

What does "pp" mean in music?

• Pianissimo

• Piano

• Mezzo Piano

• Fortissimo

Which dynamic marking means "quiet"?

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If music is marked "mp," how should it be played?

• medium quiet

• very quiet

• very loud

• medium loud

What does "mezzo forte" mean?

• medium loud

• very quiet

• very loud

• quiet