Dynamics And Expressive Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Constant tempo…
A
Very fast, fast, moderate, steady, slow.
2
Q
Changes in dynamic levels…
A
Decresendo
Crescendo
3
Q
changes in tempo…
A
Gradually getting faster Gradually getting slower Immediately slowing down Immediately faster Return to original speed
4
Q
Constant tempo…
A
Very fast
Fast
Moderate
Steady slow
5
Q
Dynamics…
A
Normally refers to the volume of a sound or note
6
Q
Mf…
A
Mezzo forte > moderately loud
7
Q
Mp…
A
Mezzo-piano > moderately soft
8
Q
P…
A
Piano > soft
9
Q
F…
A
Forte > loud
10
Q
pp…
A
Pianissimo > very soft
11
Q
ff…
A
Fortissimo > very loud
12
Q
ppp…
A
Pianississimo > very very soft
13
Q
fff…
A
Fortississimo > very very loud
14
Q
Dynamics and expressive techniques…
A
Electronic manipulation, emphasis of sounds, changes in dynamic levels, instrumental and vocal techniques, ornamentation, tempo indications, dynamic levels (loudness/softness)
15
Q
ornamentation…
A
Trill, turn, slide, glissando (all notes played on piano)
