Musical Dynamics and Terminology

The video tutorial explains musical dynamics, which are volume indications in music. These dynamics are traditionally expressed using Italian terms like 'piano' for soft and 'forte' for loud. The tutorial also covers intermediate dynamics such as 'mezzo forte' and 'mezzo piano', and extreme dynamics like 'pianissimo' and 'fortissimo'. These terms help musicians understand how to play passages with varying intensity.

What are dynamics in music?

• Signs that indicate the key of the music

• Signs that control the volume of the music

• Signs that control the tempo of the music

• Signs that indicate the pitch of the music

Which language is traditionally used for dynamic indications in music?

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

• German

What does the term 'piano' mean in musical dynamics?

• Soft

• Slow

• Loud

• Fast

Why was the piano named as such?

• It could play both loudly and softly

• It was invented in Italy

• It had a unique sound

• It was the first keyboard instrument

What does 'mezzo' indicate when added before 'piano' or 'forte'?

• Very loud

• Very soft

• Moderate volume

• No change in volume

How is 'fortissimo' represented in musical scores?

• With an italicized bold 'f'

• With two italicized bold 'f's

• With two italicized bold 'p's

• With an italicized bold 'p'