Loudness and Softness in Music: Dynamics in Music for Year 5

Question 1

What symbol represents a loud sound in music?

Accepted Answer

f

Answer

pp

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p

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cresc.

Question 2

What term describes a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a way to indicate dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

Using different colours of ink

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Using symbols

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Using words like 'forte' and 'piano'

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Changing the size of the notes

Question 4

Why might different cultures use dynamics differently in their music?

Accepted Answer

Cultural traditions and influences can affect how musicians use dynamics.

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Dynamics are the same in all cultures.

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Musical traditions do not influence the use of dynamics.

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Dynamics are not related to culture at all.

Question 5

Which dynamic marking indicates a very quiet sound?

Accepted Answer

pp (pianissimo)

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mf (mezzo forte)

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ff (fortissimo)

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p (piano)

Question 6

How would you describe music played softly and gently?

Accepted Answer

Soft and lyrical

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Powerful and energetic

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Loud and abrupt

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Fast and bouncy

Question 7

What is the opposite of a diminuendo?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Forte

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 8

Which dynamic marking indicates a sudden burst of loudness?

Accepted Answer

Subito forte

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Gradually crescendo

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Piano pianissimo

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Forte fortissimo

Question 9

How does changing the volume of a melody affect the way it sounds?

Accepted Answer

It can change the feeling of the melody

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It doesn't affect it

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It only makes the melody louder or quieter

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It makes the melody faster or slower

Question 10

When a piece of music has lots of changes in volume, it is described as:

Accepted Answer

Dynamic

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Static

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Monotonous

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Melodic

Question 11

What is the dynamic opposite of 'very loud'?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo-forte

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Mezzo-piano

Question 12

What aspect of music describes its loudness and softness?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 13

What is the best way to improve your control over dynamics when playing music?

Accepted Answer

Practice playing different pieces of music with different dynamics.

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Use a metronome to help you keep a steady tempo.

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Focus on playing all notes at the same volume.

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Ignore dynamics and just play the notes.

Question 14

Which dynamic marking means 'soft' in music?

Accepted Answer

p

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f

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ff

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mp

Question 15

What does the musical term 'crescendo' mean?

Accepted Answer

To gradually get louder

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To suddenly get softer

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To repeat a section

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To change tempo

Question 16

Which dynamic marking would you use to show a sudden burst of loud sound?

Accepted Answer

sfz

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cresc.

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dim.

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rit.

Question 17

Which type of music is likely to use a wide range of dynamics?

Accepted Answer

A symphony

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A lullaby

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A folk song

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A march

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking used to indicate the volume of music?

Accepted Answer

Ritardando

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 19

What dynamic marking indicates the loudest sound in music?

Accepted Answer

Fortissimo (fff)

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Pianissimo (pp)

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Forte (f)

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Mezzo-piano (mp)

Question 20

Which of these describes the mood created by music played at a pianissimo dynamic level?

Accepted Answer

Soft and peaceful

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Loud and energetic

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Sad and sorrowful

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Exciting and adventurous

Question 21

Which dynamic marking would be most suitable for a lullaby?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

Question 22

How would you describe the dynamics of a piece of music that is played with a constant volume?

Accepted Answer

Static

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Dynamic

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 23

Which dynamic marking indicates a sudden decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

Answer

Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 24

Which dynamic marking indicates the loudest sound?

Accepted Answer

Forte

Answer

Pianissimo

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Mezzo forte

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Crescendo

Question 25

What does a crescendo do in music?

Accepted Answer

Makes the sound gradually louder

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Makes the sound gradually quieter

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Suddenly changes the volume

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Keeps the volume the same

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Allegro

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Pianissimo

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Forte

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Diminuendo

Question 27

What symbol represents the dynamic marking mezzo forte?

Accepted Answer

mf

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p

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mp

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f

Question 28

Which dynamic marking means very softly?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo piano

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Crescendo

Question 29

What is the opposite of a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Forte

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Pianissimo

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Mezzo forte

Question 30

Which dynamic marking would you use for a sudden burst of sound?

Accepted Answer

Forte subito

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Pianissimo

Question 31

How can dynamics create excitement in music?

Accepted Answer

Using sudden changes in volume

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Playing very fast

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Repeating the same thing a lot

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Playing very slowly

Question 32

What is the **main** purpose of using dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To create different moods and emotions

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To help musicians play in time

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To make the music louder

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To indicate the speed of the music

Question 33

Which of the following words describes a **gradual** increase in volume in music?

Accepted Answer

crescendo

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forte

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diminuendo

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staccato

Question 34

What does the dynamic marking '**fortissimo**' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very loud

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Soft

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Very soft

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Moderately loud

Question 35

How would you play a section of music marked 'pianissimo'?

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Very softly

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Very loudly

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Moderately loudly

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Quickly

Question 36

What is the **difference** between 'dynamics' and 'tempo' in music?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics refer to volume, while tempo refers to speed

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Dynamics and tempo are the same thing

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Dynamics refer to speed, while tempo refers to volume

Question 37

What is the purpose of using a **decrescendo** in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

To gradually decrease the volume

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To change the tempo

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To abruptly increase the volume

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To repeat a section of music

Question 38

How can dynamics affect the overall **mood** of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics can create feelings of excitement, sadness, tension, or relaxation

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Dynamics only affect the volume of music

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Dynamics have no effect on the mood of music

Question 39

Which dynamic marking indicates a very loud sound?

Accepted Answer

fff

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pp

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mp

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mf

Question 40

What is the effect of a crescendo marking?

Accepted Answer

Gradually getting louder

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Starting loudly and then getting softer

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Gradually getting softer

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Maintaining the same volume

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Allegro

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Piano

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 42

What is the purpose of using dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To create different moods and emotions

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To make the music louder

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To make the music faster

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To make the music softer

Question 43

Which dynamic marking indicates a sudden burst of loud sound?

Accepted Answer

Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 44

What does the abbreviation 'p' in musical notation stand for?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo

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Sforzando

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

By gradually getting louder or softer

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By using only one type of dynamic marking

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By using only loud or soft sounds

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By avoiding dynamics altogether

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a type of dynamic change?

Accepted Answer

Static

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Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 47

How do dynamics affect the performance of a melody?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics can emphasize certain notes or phrases and create a specific mood

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Dynamics are not important in melody performance

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Dynamics only affect the volume of the music