Dynamics in Music: Learn to Control Volume in Your Performances

Question 1

Which musical symbol indicates playing very softly?

Accepted Answer

pp

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ff

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mf

Question 2

Which musical symbol is used to represent the loudest dynamic?

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ff

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pp

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mf

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p

Question 3

What is the difference between crescendo and diminuendo?

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Crescendo means getting louder, while diminuendo means getting softer.

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Both indicate getting louder.

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Both indicate getting softer.

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They have no difference.

Question 4

What can be the effect of using a sudden change in dynamics?

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It can create surprise or emphasis.

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It can make the music sound louder.

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It can make the music sound softer.

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It has no effect.

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

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R

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P

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F

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C

Question 6

What is the main purpose of using dynamics in music?

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To add expression and emotion.

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To make the music louder or softer.

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To help the musicians play together.

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To indicate the speed of the piece.

Question 7

Which of these describes a gradual change in dynamics?

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Sforzando

Question 8

How can dynamics be used to create a sense of space in music?

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By using louder dynamics in the foreground and softer dynamics in the background.

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By using only loud dynamics.

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By using only soft dynamics.

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Dynamics cannot be used to create a sense of space.

Question 9

How would you write a sudden drop in volume in musical notation?

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<

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>

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cresc.

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dim.

Question 10

What is the effect of using contrasting dynamics in a musical piece?

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Create excitement and interest

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Make the music sound boring

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Confuse the listener

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Slow down the tempo

Question 11

What is the difference between a crescendo and a sforzando?

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A crescendo is a gradual increase in volume, while a sforzando is a sudden increase.

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A sforzando is a gradual decrease in volume, while a crescendo is a sudden increase.

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They both indicate a gradual increase in volume.

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They both indicate a sudden increase in volume.

Question 12

Which musical term indicates playing very loudly?

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

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Crescendo

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

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Vibrato

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Fortissimo

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 14

What does the term 'pianissimo' mean in music?

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Very soft

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Very loud

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Medium loud

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Medium soft

Question 15

Which musical notation indicates a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo (cresc.)

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Less than (<)

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Greater than (>)

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Diminuendo (dim.)

Question 16

What is the opposite of 'forte' in musical terms?

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 17

How would you describe the dynamics in a piece of music that starts softly and gradually gets louder?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte-piano

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Piano-forte

Question 18

Which of the following dynamic markings would you use to indicate a sudden burst of sound?

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Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 19

What does the musical term 'crescendo' mean?

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Get louder

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Get quieter

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Change the speed

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Repeat the section

Question 20

Which piece of music is most likely to use the volume marking 'piano'?

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A lullaby

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A march

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A rock song

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A symphony

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a volume marking?

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Allegretto

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Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo forte

Question 22

How would you describe the volume marked 'mezzo piano'?

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Moderately soft

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Very loud

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Loud

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Very soft

Question 23

What is the musical term for gradually getting louder?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Sforzando

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Staccato

Question 24

Which type of music often uses a wide range of volumes?

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Classical music

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Pop music

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Folk music

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Heavy metal music

Question 25

Which musical term means loud?

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 26

Which musical symbol means to play very loudly?

Accepted Answer

f

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p

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pp

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mf

Question 27

Which term is used to describe a soft dynamic level?

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 28

How should you play a section of music marked with 'mp'?

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Moderately softly

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Very loudly

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Loudly

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Very softly

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a way to change the dynamics of music?

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Changing the tempo

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Using different instruments

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Adding or removing performers

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Using a crescendo or diminuendo

Question 30

Which is louder: 'forte' or 'fortissimo'?

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Fortissimo is louder than forte

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Forte is louder than fortissimo

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They are both the same dynamic level

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They indicate different instruments

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a musical dynamic?

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Tempo

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 32

The symbol 'f' in a musical score means what?

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Loud (forte)

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Soft (piano)

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Fast (allegro)

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Slow (adagio)

Question 33

Which of the following words means 'gradually getting louder'?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Sforzando

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Pianissimo

Question 34

What is the opposite of 'fortissimo'?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Piano

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Mezzo piano

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Mezzo forte

Question 35

What is the term for gradually getting softer?

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Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Sforzando

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Ritardando

Question 36

Which dynamic marking is represented by two 'f' symbols?

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Fortissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo forte

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Piano

Question 37

How would you describe the overall dynamic range of a piece of music that includes both 'pianissimo' and 'fortissimo'?

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Wide

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Narrow

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Medium

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Constant

Question 38

Which musical symbol indicates that the music should be played loudly?

Accepted Answer

f

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<

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>

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p

Question 39

When a piece of music is played very softly, which dynamic marking is usually used?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo-forte

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Crescendo

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Adagio

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Piano

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 41

When the music gets louder and louder over time, what dynamic marking is used?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Sforzando

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Staccato

Question 42

Which of the following instruments can play with a very soft dynamic?

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Flute

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Trumpet

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Drums

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Tuba

Question 43

What is the opposite of 'forte'?

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Piano

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Mezzo-piano

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Pianissimo

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Adagio

Question 44

Which of the following words means 'very loud'?

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo-forte

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Sforzando

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Piano

Question 45

When there is a sudden change from a soft dynamic to a loud dynamic, what dynamic marking is used?

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Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 46

Which of the following emotions can be expressed through soft dynamics?

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Sadness

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Anger

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Excitement

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Joy

Question 47

What symbol in musical notation indicates a soft sound?

Accepted Answer

p

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>

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<

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f

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

bpm

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mf

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ff

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mp

Question 49

Which of the following is the correct order from softest to loudest?

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ppp, p, mp, f, ff

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ff, f, mp, p, ppp

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p, mp, f, ff, ppp

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f, ff, mp, p, ppp

Question 50

Which of these songs would likely have a wide range of volumes?

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Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 51

Which musical symbol indicates that the music should gradually get louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo (<)

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Diminuendo (>)

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Forte (f)

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Piano (p)

Question 52

What does the musical term 'forte' mean?

Accepted Answer

Loud

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Soft

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Fast

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Slow

Question 53

Which symbol is used to indicate a sudden decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo (dim.)

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Crescendo (cresc.)

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Sforzando (sfz.)

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Mezzo piano (mp)

Question 54

Which dynamic marking represents a very soft volume?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo (pp)

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Fortissimo (ff)

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Mezzo forte (mf)

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Piano (p)

Question 55

How would you sing a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

Start softly and gradually get louder

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Start loudly and gradually get softer

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Sing at the same volume throughout

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Stop and start singing abruptly

Question 56

What is the opposite of 'crescendo'?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Sforzando

Question 57

Which factor does NOT affect the dynamics of a musical performance?

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Weather conditions

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Type of music

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Size of the venue

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Audience's reaction

Question 58

What musical term describes a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 59

What musical symbol indicates a loud dynamic level?

Accepted Answer

f

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p

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pp

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mf

Question 60

Which musical term means the opposite of 'crescendo'?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Staccato

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a method to indicate dynamics in musical notation?

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Tempo markings

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Symbols

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Words

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Conductor's gestures