Lecture 04 - Dynamics or volume

Characteristics of dynamics

It is purely subjective; based on perception

Another words for volume?

Dynamics

What does dynamics of an instrument depend on?

Depends on the environment

What is the dynamic sign ppp in italian and in english?

Italian: pianississimo

English: very very soft

What is the dynamic sign pp in italian and in english?

Italian: pianissimo

English: very soft

What is the dynamic sign p in italian and in english?

Italian: piano

English: soft

What is the dynamic sign mp in italian and in english?

Italian: mezzo piano

English: moderately soft

What is the dynamic sign mf in italian and in english?

Italian: mezzo forte

English: moderately loud

What is the dynamic sign f in italian and in english?

Italian: Forte

English: loud

What is the dynamic sign ff in italian and in english?

Italian: fortissimo

English: Very loud

What is the dynamic sign fff in italian and in english?

Italian: Fortississimo

English: Very Very loud

What does this sign stand for?

Crescendo

what is the purpose of crescendo?

To get louder

what is the purpose of Diminuendo?

to get softer

What does this sign stand for?

Diminuendo

What does the term Subito mean?

Suddenly

What does the term poco a poco mean?

Gradually (little by little)