Dynamics Keywords Flashcards
To learn all the dynamics off by heart
1
Q
What is crescendo?
A
Getting louder. Symbol indicates the magnitude of the increase in volume.
2
Q
What is decrescendo?
A
Getting softer. Symbol indicates the magnitude of the decrease in volume.
3
Q
What is diminuendo?
A
To get quieter.
4
Q
What is forte?
A
Loud.
5
Q
What is forte-piano?
A
Loud then immediately soft again.
6
Q
What is fortissimo?
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A
Very loud or very very loud.
7
Q
What is mezzo-forte?
A
Moderately loud.
8
Q
What is mezzo piano?
A
Moderately soft.
9
Q
What is piano?
A
Sodt, Gentle.
10
Q
What is pianissimo?
A
Very soft or very very soft. Almost gives the feeling you are whispering.
