Learning About Dynamics

In what language are music terms written?

• Spanish

• English

• French

• Italian

What does the term "piano" mean when it comes to dynamics?

• to play loud

• to play with big effort

• to play soft or quietly

• to play with no effort

What does the term "forte" mean when it comes to dynamics?

• loud

• soft or quietly

• with big effort

• with no effort

What is the original name for the piano?

• Fortepiano

• PIanoforte

• piano

What does the Italian word "mezzo" mean?

• medium

• loud

• soft or quiet

What does the term "mezzo piano" mean when it comes to dynamics?

• medium loud

• medium soft or medium quiet

• loud

• soft or quiet

What does the term "mezzo forte" mean when it comes to dynamics?

• medium loud

• medium soft or medium quiet

• loud

• soft or quiet

Which of the following dynamic symbols means "loud."

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Which of the following dynamic symbols means "soft" or "quiet."

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The dynamic symbol that is shown means_______.

• medium loud

• medium soft or medium quiet

• soft or quiet

• loud