Grade1_16DynamicsLesson

Dynamics

The aspect of music that refers to the volume, indicating whether music is quiet or loud, and whether it increases or decreases in volume.

Static Dynamic

A dynamic that indicates the music should be played at a constant volume until another direction is given.

Changing Dynamic

A dynamic that indicates the music should gradually change in volume up or down until the next direction is given.

Piano

Italian term meaning 'quietly' or 'softly', abbreviated as 'p'.

Forte

Italian term meaning 'loudly', abbreviated as 'f'.

Mezzo

Italian term meaning 'half', usually translated as 'moderately' and abbreviated as 'm'.

Fortissimo

Italian term for 'very loud', indicated as 'ff'.

Pianissimo

Italian term for 'very quiet', indicated as 'pp'.

Crescendo

Musical term meaning 'gradually getting louder', abbreviated as 'cresc'.

Diminuendo

Musical term meaning 'gradually getting quieter', abbreviated as 'dim'.

Hairpin

Symbol used in music notation to indicate a gradual change in dynamics, either getting louder or quieter.