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Dynamics

Dynamics are indicators of the relative intensity or volume of a musical line.
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Pianississimo
Extremely soft. Very infrequently does one see softer dynamics than this, which are specified with additional ps.

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Pianissimo
Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a piece of music, though softer dynamics are often specified with additional ps.

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Piano
Soft; louder than pianissimo.

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Mezzo piano
Moderately soft; louder than piano.

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Mezzo forte
Moderately loud; softer than forte. If no dynamic appears, mezzo-forte is assumed to be the prevailing dynamic level.​

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Forte
Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate contrast.

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Fortissimo
Very Loud. Usually the loudest indication in a piece.

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Fortississimo
Extremely Loud. 

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Crescendo
A gradual increase in volume.
Can be extended under many notes to indicate that the volume steadily increases during the passage.

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Diminuendo
Also decrescendo
A gradual decrease in volume. Can be extended in the same manner as crescendo.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Come & Sing with Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Notice
  • Previous Shows
    • Next Show
    • Testimonials
    • Set Construction
  • Musical Symbols
    • Lines
    • Clefs
    • Notes and Rests
    • Breaks
    • Accidentals
    • Key Signature
    • Time Signature
    • Note Relationships
    • Dynamics
    • Articulation Marks
    • Tempo
  • Members Area
    • Christmas Concerts >
      • Christmas 2022
      • Christmas 2021 Recordings
      • Christmas 2021
      • Christmas 2020
      • Christmas 2019
      • Christmas 2018
      • Christmas 2017
      • Christmas 2016
    • Shows >
      • Show 2023
      • Show 2022
      • Show 2020
      • Show 2019
      • Musical Moments 2019
      • Mid Summer MM 2018
      • Sorcerer 2018
      • Pirates 2017
      • Musical Magic 2016
      • Scores Musical Magic
    • Rehearsal Info
    • Sing-a-long
    • Calendar
    • Score list
    • Your Comments
    • Members
    • Constitution
    • Archive >
      • Jungle Bells
      • CGC2018 Adds
      • Musescore Tracks >
        • A Winter Wonderland
        • Zadok the Priest
    • Posters & Flyers >
      • Christmas 2022 Flyer
      • Christmas 2021 Flyer
      • Sing with us
    • EasyFundraising
  • Links
  • Equipment for Hire
  • Missed Items
  • When the Foeman
  • File List