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Piano (p) - This means to play ______ or quietly.
Piano (p) - This means to play ______ or quietly.
softly
Forte (f) - This means to play ______ or strongly.
Forte (f) - This means to play ______ or strongly.
loudly
Mezzo Piano (mp) - This means to play moderately ______.
Mezzo Piano (mp) - This means to play moderately ______.
softly
Mezzo Forte (mf) - This means to play moderately ______.
Mezzo Forte (mf) - This means to play moderately ______.
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Fortissimo (ff) - This means to play very ______.
Fortissimo (ff) - This means to play very ______.
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Study Notes
Music Dynamics and Volume
- Dynamics in music refer to variations in volume, adding expression and emotion.
- They are represented in sheet music through symbols and Italian terms.
Common Score Markings
- Piano (p): Play softly or quietly.
- Forte (f): Play loudly or strongly.
- Mezzo Piano (mp): Play moderately softly.
- Mezzo Forte (mf): Play moderately loudly.
- Fortissimo (ff): Play very loudly.
- Pianissimo (pp): Play very softly.
- Crescendo: Indicates a gradual increase in volume.
Italian Vocabulary and Translations
- Understanding musical dynamics involves learning Italian terms used in notation for clarity and expression.
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