Loud and Soft Sounds in Music: Dynamics for Year 2

Question 1

Which dynamic marking indicates the loudest volume?

Accepted Answer

ff

Answer

ppp

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mf

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p

Question 2

Which of these songs is likely to be played with a dynamic marking of 'ff'?

Accepted Answer

A horror movie theme

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A lullaby

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A marching song

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A romantic ballad

Question 3

How can dynamics be used to create a specific mood in a song?

Accepted Answer

By making the music sound louder or softer

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By changing the tempo of the music

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By adding special effects to the music

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By changing the pitch of the music

Question 4

Which symbol is used to indicate a very loud sound in music?

Accepted Answer

f

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p

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mp

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mf

Question 5

What does the symbol 'cresc.' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Get gradually louder

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Get gradually softer

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Play very loudly

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Play very softly

Question 6

Which dynamic marking indicates a change from loud to soft?

Accepted Answer

dim.

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mf

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cresc.

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rit.

Question 7

Which word best describes the sound of a drum played softly?

Accepted Answer

Tap

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Thud

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Bang

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Crash

Question 8

What symbol means to get suddenly quieter?

Accepted Answer

<

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>

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^

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~

Question 9

Which of these is a way to make different volumes when you sing?

Accepted Answer

Sing louder or softer

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Sing higher or lower

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Sing faster or slower

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Clap your hands

Question 10

Which dynamic marking shows a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 11

When should you use the 'piano' dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

To create a quiet and gentle sound

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To show excitement and energy

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To indicate a sudden change in volume

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To gradually increase the volume

Question 12

Which of these words describes the mood created by a 'forte' dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Loud and powerful

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Soft and delicate

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Medium and balanced

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Gradually increasing

Question 13

What does the term 'pianissimo' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Very soft

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Very loud

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Moderately loud

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Moderately soft

Question 14

Which dynamic marking would you use to represent a very soft sound, like a whisper?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Mezzo piano

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Mezzo forte

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Forte

Question 15

Which dynamic marking shows a sudden decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Sforzando

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Accent

Question 16

How can dynamics help you show the different emotions in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

By making some parts louder and others softer

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By playing the music faster or slower

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By adding extra notes and ornaments

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By changing the rhythm of the music

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Allegro (fast tempo)

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Piano (soft)

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Forte (loud)

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Crescendo (gradually increasing loudness)

Question 18

Which dynamic marking tells us to play very loudly?

Accepted Answer

fortissimo

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mezzo-forte

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pianissimo

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mezzo-piano

Question 19

What is the Italian term for 'soft'?

Accepted Answer

piano

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forte

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mezzo-piano

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fortissimo

Question 20

Which of these musical symbols means 'play as loud as possible'?

Accepted Answer

fff

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ppp

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mp

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mf

Question 21

What is the opposite of a 'crescendo'?

Accepted Answer

decrescendo

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piano

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forte

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accelerando

Question 22

How can we use dynamics to change the feeling of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

by playing louder or softer

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by changing the tempo

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by altering the pitch

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by varying the rhythm

Question 23

What is the name of the part of a song where it gets quieter?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo (getting softer)

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Crescendo (getting louder)

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Staccato (short and separated notes)

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Legato (smooth and connected notes)

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

ritardando (getting slower)

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pp (very soft)

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crescendo (getting louder)

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dim. (getting softer)

Question 25

What does the dynamic marking 'mf' usually mean?

Accepted Answer

Moderately loud

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Very soft

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Very loud

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Extremely soft

Question 26

Which of these songs might have the loudest dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (often has loud and powerful parts)

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (usually soft)

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The Star-Spangled Banner (can be loud and majestic)

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Silent Night (usually gentle and soft)

Question 27

What is the difference between a crescendo and a decrescendo?

Accepted Answer

One makes the music louder, the other softer.

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One makes the music faster, the other slower.

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One makes the music higher, the other lower.

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They have the same meaning.

Question 28

How can you use dynamics to make a piece of music more interesting?

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By changing the volume of different parts.

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By changing the speed of the music only.

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By changing the pitch of the music only.

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By changing the instruments that are playing only.

Question 29

When music is played loudly, it is:

Accepted Answer

forte

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pianissimo

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crescendo

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decrescendo

Question 30

When music gets softer and quieter, it is called:

Accepted Answer

diminuendo

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crescendo

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accelerando

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ritardando

Question 31

What is the purpose of using dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To create different moods and feelings

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To make the music louder or softer

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To help musicians play together

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To add variety to the music

Question 32

Which of the following would be the best dynamic marking for the opening of a sad song?

Accepted Answer

piano

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forte

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mezzo piano

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mezzo forte

Question 33

How would you play the following dynamic marking: 'mf'?

Accepted Answer

Moderately loud

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Very softly

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Very loudly

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As loud as possible

Question 34

Which musical symbol represents a soft sound?

Accepted Answer

p

Answer

f

Answer

mp

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ff

Question 35

What do we call it when music gradually gets louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 36

How does a crescendo affect the way a piece of music feels?

Accepted Answer

Builds excitement and tension

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Makes it sound calmer

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Makes it sound sadder

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Has no effect

Question 37

Which instrument from the orchestra usually plays loud, powerful sounds?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

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Cello

Question 38

Which of these songs likely uses a lot of dynamic variation?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 39

How can you use dynamics to express different feelings in your own musical performances?

Accepted Answer

By playing louder or softer

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By changing the speed of the music

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By adding or removing instruments

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By changing the key of the music

Question 40

Imagine you are playing the drums. Which dynamic marking would you use to create a delicate sound?

Accepted Answer

pp

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ff

Answer

mf

Question 41

Which symbol is used to show a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

>

Answer

<

Answer

V

Question 42

Which of these songs might be played with a loud and lively dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Happy Birthday to You

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Brahms' Lullaby

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Question 43

Which dynamic marking indicates the quietest sound?

Accepted Answer

pp

Answer

ff

Answer

mf

Question 44

What is the opposite of 'diminuendo'?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 45

What is the opposite of 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

piano

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crescendo

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decrescendo

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mezzo piano

Question 46

What kind of feeling might a piece of music with many 'crescendos' create?

Accepted Answer

Exciting and energetic

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Calm and peaceful

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Sad and tearful

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Slow and steady

Question 47

Which dynamic marking shows that the music should gradually get softer?

Accepted Answer

dim.

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fp

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sf

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rall.

Question 48

How are 'forte' and 'mezzo forte' different?

Accepted Answer

Forte is louder than mezzo forte

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Mezzo forte is louder than forte

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They are the same volume

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Forte is played faster than mezzo forte