Dynamics in Music: Master Loudness and Softness for Year 6

Question 1

Which musical symbol indicates that a piece should be played loudly?

Accepted Answer

f

Answer

pp

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cresc.

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decresc.

Question 2

What is the term used to indicate loudness or softness in music?

Accepted Answer

Dynamics

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Volume

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Tempo

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Melody

Question 3

Which dynamic marking indicates a very soft sound?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

Question 4

What does the musical term 'crescendo' mean?

Accepted Answer

Growing or increasing in volume

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Diminishing in volume

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Staying at the same volume

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Repeating a musical phrase

Question 5

Which of the following is not a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Scherzo

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Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

Question 6

How would you play a passage marked 'mezzo-forte'?

Accepted Answer

Moderately loudly

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Very softly

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Loudly

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Very loudly

Question 7

Which of the following instruments is typically played with a loud dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

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Harp

Question 8

What is the Italian term for 'very soft'?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 9

Which of these words describes the softest sound level in music?

Accepted Answer

pianissimo

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mezzo-forte

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fortissimo

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crescendo

Question 10

Which word best describes music played with a dynamic marking of 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

Loud and powerful

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Soft and gentle

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Gradually getting louder

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Gradually getting softer

Question 11

What is the name for a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Sforzando

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Staccato

Question 12

Which dynamic marking would be suitable for a lullaby?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo-forte

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Sforzando

Question 13

How can dynamics be used to create contrast in music?

Accepted Answer

By changing between loud and soft sections

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By keeping the same volume level throughout

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By using only very loud dynamics

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By using only very soft dynamics

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Legato

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Staccato

Question 15

What is the effect of a sudden increase in volume called a 'sforzando'?

Accepted Answer

A sharp and sudden increase in loudness

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A gentle and gradual increase in loudness

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A gradual decrease in loudness

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A repetition of a particular note

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Classical music

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Folk music

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Pop music

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Heavy metal music

Question 17

How can dynamics help express the emotions behind music?

Accepted Answer

By playing louder when happy and softer when sad

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By playing softer when happy and louder when sad

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By keeping the same volume level throughout

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By playing randomly without considering the emotions

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking used to control the volume of a musical piece?

Accepted Answer

Accelerando

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Piano

Question 19

How do dynamic markings help musicians interpret the composer's intended emotions in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

They suggest the mood and feeling the composer wants to convey.

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They indicate the tempo, or speed, of the music.

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They provide instructions on how to play the notes accurately.

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They offer guidance on adding special effects, such as vibrato or trills.

Question 20

Which dynamic marking indicates 'very loud'?

Accepted Answer

fff

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ppp

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mf

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p

Question 21

What does the dynamic marking 'crescendo' mean?

Accepted Answer

Get gradually louder

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Get gradually softer

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Get suddenly loud

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Get suddenly soft

Question 22

Which of the following instruments is typically played softly and gently?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Trumpet

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Drums

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Violin

Question 23

How can dynamics affect the emotion of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Create tension or relaxation

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Change the speed of the music

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Alter the rhythm of the music

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Increase the pitch of the music

Question 24

Which of the following is not a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Trill

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 25

When a piece of music has a dynamic range from ppp to fff, what does this indicate about its overall volume?

Accepted Answer

It will vary greatly in volume

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It will be very quiet throughout

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It will be very loud throughout

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It will remain at a medium volume

Question 26

Which word describes music that is played with a soft and delicate touch?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

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Allegro

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Staccato

Question 27

Which of the following music markings shows the loudest level of volume?

Accepted Answer

ff

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pp

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f

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mp

Question 28

What music marking is used to show a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

crescendo

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diminuendo

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forte

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piano

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of contrast in volume?

Accepted Answer

Playing a tune softly and then loudly

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Pausing for a few beats and then playing again

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Changing from one instrument to another

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Moving from a fast tempo to a slow tempo

Question 30

How can volume be used to build excitement or anticipation in music?

Accepted Answer

By gradually increasing the volume leading up to a climax

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By suddenly playing loud chords

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By slowly fading out a melody

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By keeping the volume the same throughout the piece

Question 31

What's the difference between dynamic markings and articulation markings?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic markings show volume, while articulation markings show how notes are played

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Dynamic markings show tempo, while articulation markings show volume

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Dynamic markings show pitch, while articulation markings show rhythm

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There is no difference between dynamic markings and articulation markings

Question 32

Which music marking means the opposite of forte?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Adagio

Question 33

Which dynamic marking shows the loudest sound?

Accepted Answer

fff

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pp

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f

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mp

Question 34

What is the term for a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 35

What does the dynamic marking 'subito p' mean?

Accepted Answer

A sudden decrease in volume.

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A gradual increase in volume.

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A sustained loud volume.

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A very soft volume.

Question 36

How can dynamics be used to create a difference in a musical performance?

Accepted Answer

By switching between loud and soft parts.

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By using only one dynamic throughout.

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By playing all notes with the same volume.

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By avoiding any changes in volume.

Question 37

Why are dynamic markings used in music writing?

Accepted Answer

To show the intended volume level.

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To provide a visual representation of the composer's mood.

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To help musicians remember the melody.

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To make the music look more interesting.

Question 38

Which dynamic marking is the quietest?

Accepted Answer

pp

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f

Answer

mp

Answer

p

Question 39

How can dynamics affect the overall intensity of a musical performance?

Accepted Answer

By increasing or decreasing the perceived loudness.

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By changing the tempo of the music.

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By altering the pitch of the notes.

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By adding special effects to the sound.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Adagio

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 41

A song with a 'crescendo' marking will gradually:

Accepted Answer

Increase in loudness

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Decrease in loudness

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Stay the same volume

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Speed up

Question 42

What is the main purpose of using dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To control the loudness and softness of the music

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To indicate the rhythm

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To show the key of the song

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To indicate the instrumentation

Question 43

Which dynamic marking indicates a moderately loud volume?

Accepted Answer

mf

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pp

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f

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mp

Question 44

How can dynamics be used to create different emotions in music?

Accepted Answer

By changing the intensity of the sound

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By changing the tempo

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By using different instruments

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By adjusting the pitch

Question 45

Which dynamic marking would be suitable for a gentle and calming piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo-forte

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Sforzando

Question 46

When a song transitions from piano to forte, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A gradual increase in volume

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A sudden decrease in volume

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A change in tempo

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A change in key

Question 47

What is the Italian term for a gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a way to control the loudness of music?

Accepted Answer

Changing the speed

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Using different instruments

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Varying the number of players

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Adding dynamics markings

Question 49

What does the dynamic marking 'pianissimo' mean?

Accepted Answer

very softly

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very loudly

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moderately loudly

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moderately softly

Question 50

Which of the following would be the most suitable volume for a song about a gentle breeze?

Accepted Answer

p

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ff

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mf

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fff

Question 51

Which of the following indicates a louder volume than 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

fortissimo

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mezzo forte

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piano

Answer

pianissimo

Question 52

What is the term for a sudden decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Sforzando

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Staccato

Question 53

Which of the following symbols is used to indicate a sudden increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

∧

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→

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←

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∨

Question 54

Which of the following describes music played at a moderate volume?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo forte

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Loud

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Soft

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Pianissimo

Question 55

Which dynamic level is often associated with a calm or serene mood?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 56

What is the musical term for a gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Rallentando

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Accelerando

Question 57

Which symbol indicates an extremely soft volume?

Accepted Answer

pp

Answer

ff

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mf

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dim

Question 58

Which of the following describes music played at a very loud volume?

Accepted Answer

Fortissimo

Answer

Piano

Answer

Forte

Answer

Pianissimo

Question 59

In music, what is the meaning of the term 'crescendo'?

Accepted Answer

It means getting louder.

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It means getting softer.

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It means changing pitch.

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It means changing rhythm.

Question 60

Which of these is an example of a dynamic contrast?

Accepted Answer

Playing a melody quietly first and then loudly.

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Playing a melody at the same volume the whole time.

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Playing a melody gradually getting louder.

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Playing a melody suddenly getting softer.

Question 61

How can dynamics create different emotions in music?

Accepted Answer

By expressing different moods and feelings.

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By changing the speed of the music.

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By changing the pitch of the music.

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By making the music more repetitive.

Question 62

Which dynamic marking is suitable for a calm and peaceful section of music?

Accepted Answer

pianissimo

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forte

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crescendo

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fortissimo

Question 63

What is the term for the difference in volume between the loudest and softest sounds in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic range

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Tempo

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Length

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Number of notes

Question 64

Which dynamic marking describes a gradual increase in volume followed by a sudden decrease?

Accepted Answer

crescendo - decrescendo

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forte - piano

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piano - forte

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fortissimo - pianissimo