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What are dynamics in music?
The relative loudness and softness of music.
Define *pianississimo* (*ppp*)
Very, very soft.
Define *pianissimo* (*pp*)
Very soft.
Define *piano* (*p*)
Soft.
Define *mezzo piano* (*mp*)
Moderately soft.
Define *mezzo forte* (*mf*)
Moderately loud.
Define *forte* (*f*)
Loud.
Define *fortissimo* (*ff*)
Very loud.
Define *fortississimo* (*fff*)
Very, very loud.
Define *crescendo*
Gradually increase the volume.
Define *decrescendo/diminuendo*
Gradually decrease the volume.
Define *subito*
Suddenly; an immediate change in dynamics.
Define *sforzando* (*sf* or *sfz*)
A sudden, strong accent.
What is articulation in music?
How individual notes are played or sung.
What does '<' represent?
Crescendo (gradually increase volume).
What does '>' represent?
Decrescendo or diminuendo (gradually decrease volume).
What does *sf* or *sfz* mean?
Sforzando (a sudden, strong accent).
What are dynamics in music?
The relative loudness and softness of music.
Define *pianissimo* (*pp*)
Very soft.
Define *forte* (*f*)
Loud.
Define *mezzo piano* (*mp*)
Moderately soft.
Define *mezzo forte* (*mf*)
Moderately loud.
Define *crescendo*
Gradually increase the volume.
Define *decrescendo* or *diminuendo*
Gradually decrease the volume.
Define *subito*
Suddenly; an immediate change in dynamics.
Define *sforzando* (*sf* or *sfz*)
A sudden, strong accent.
What is articulation in music?
How individual notes are played or sung; the way you 'attack' a note.