Dynamics in Music: Enhance Your Musical Expression

Question 1

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

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Greater than (>)

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Less than (<)

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Less than or greater than (<>)

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Parentheses (())

Question 2

What does the term 'pianissimo' mean in terms of loudness?

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Very soft

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Moderate

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Loud

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Alternating

Question 3

What is the musical term for a sudden and sharp decrease in volume?

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Diminuendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Staccato

Question 4

Which term is closest in meaning to the dynamic marking 'mezzo-forte'?

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Moderately loud

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Very loud

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Soft

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Very soft

Question 5

Which musical term indicates a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 6

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

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Loud

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Fast

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Slow

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High

Question 7

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

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By creating contrast and emphasis

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By changing the tempo

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By altering the pitch

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By modifying the rhythm

Question 8

What is the dynamic range of a piece of music?

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The difference between the loudest and softest notes

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The number of dynamic markings used

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The length of the piece

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The tempo of the piece

Question 9

Which of the following instruments typically plays with a wide dynamic range?

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Clarinet

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Tambourine

Question 10

How can dynamics help to convey the emotional content of a piece of music?

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By creating a sense of tension and release

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By indicating the tempo

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By changing the pitch

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By altering the rhythm

Question 11

How can dynamics contribute to the overall structure of a piece of music?

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By creating a sense of balance and contrast

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By changing the tempo

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By altering the pitch

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By modifying the rhythm

Question 12

Which dynamic marking represents a sudden burst of loud sound?

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sfz

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fff

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cresc.

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dim.

Question 13

How does using a range of dynamics in a song help?

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It adds contrast and emphasizes important melodies.

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It controls the overall volume of the song.

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It indicates the speed at which the song should be played.

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It doesn't have a significant impact on the performance.

Question 14

Which symbol indicates a soft volume?

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

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Fortissimo

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Sforzando

Question 15

What is the primary reason for using dynamic markings in music?

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To guide musicians in varying the loudness and softness of their playing.

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To indicate the tempo of the song.

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To show the pitch of the notes.

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To give instructions on the instrumentation.

Question 16

Which dynamic marking indicates a gradual decrease in loudness?

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dim.

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cresc.

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ff

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sub.

Question 17

Which dynamic marking indicates a very quiet sound?

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Piano (p)

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Fortissimo (ff)

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Mezzo-forte (mf)

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Crescendo (cresc.)

Question 18

What happens when a musical piece has a crescendo?

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It gets louder gradually

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It gets softer gradually

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It stays at the same volume

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It gets faster

Question 19

Which of these terms means 'very loud'?

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Fortissimo (ff)

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Forte (f)

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Mezzo-forte (mf)

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Piano (p)

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a dynamic marking used to indicate loudness or softness in music?

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Adagio

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Forte

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Mezzo-piano

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Crescendo

Question 21

Which of these symbols is used to show a gradual decrease in volume?

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<

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>

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f

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p

Question 22

Which of these dynamic markings represents the softest possible volume?

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Pianissimo

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Mezzo-piano

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Piano

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Forte

Question 23

What is one main reason why dynamic markings are used in music?

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To create musical expression

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To make the music louder

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To make the music softer

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To speed up or slow down the music

Question 24

In a piece of music, the dynamic marking 'cresc.' means:

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Gradually get louder

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Gradually get softer

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Suddenly get very loud

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Suddenly get very soft

Question 25

Which dynamic marking shows the softest volume?

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ppp

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fff

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mp

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f

Question 26

What is the term for a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of dynamic range?

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Fast to slow

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Soft to loud

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Loud to soft

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Loud to very loud

Question 28

What is the dynamic marking for a sudden burst of loudness?

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Sforzando

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Forte

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Piano

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Diminuendo

Question 29

Which dynamic marking was commonly used in the classical period of music?

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mf

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ppp

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ff

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fp

Question 30

Compose a short musical phrase that effectively uses dynamics to express a feeling of happiness.

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p gradually increasing to f

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ff throughout

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pp throughout

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f gradually decreasing to p

Question 31

What is the effect of a crescendo?

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Volume gradually increases

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Volume gradually decreases

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Volume remains the same

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Tempo changes

Question 32

'Sforzando' means what?

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Sudden, strong accent

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Volume gradually increases

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Volume gradually decreases

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Tempo changes

Question 33

What is the main purpose of dynamics in music?

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Add emotion and expression

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Make music louder or softer

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Change the tempo

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Create a sense of space

Question 34

Which is not a dynamic marking?

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Allegro

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

Question 35

What is the Italian term for 'very loud'?

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo-piano

Question 36

What does the Italian term "pianissimo" mean?

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Very soft

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Very loud

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Medium soft

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Medium loud

Question 37

Which dynamic marking indicates a gradual increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Pianissimo

Question 38

Why do composers use dynamics in music?

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To create contrast and expression

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To make the music louder

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To help the musicians play together

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To make the music faster

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

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Accelerando

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Pianoforte

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Mezzo piano

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Forte

Question 40

Which dynamic marking would you use to indicate a sudden burst of volume?

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Forte subito

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Mezzo piano

Question 41

Which dynamic marking indicates the softest sound?

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Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo forte

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Mezzo piano

Question 42

What is the difference between a crescendo and a diminuendo?

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Crescendo means to get louder, diminuendo means to get softer

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Crescendo means to get softer, diminuendo means to get louder

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They both mean the same thing

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They both indicate a change in tempo

Question 43

Which symbol is used to indicate a crescendo?

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>

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<

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||

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f

Question 44

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

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By using loud and soft sounds to create contrast

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By using only loud sounds

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By using only soft sounds

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By using dynamics to create a sense of speed

Question 45

Which dynamic marking indicates the loudest volume?

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fortissimo

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pianissimo

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mezzo forte

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crescendo

Question 46

What does the term 'crescendo' mean?

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Gradually getting louder

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Gradually getting softer

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Suddenly getting louder

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Suddenly getting softer

Question 47

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

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Tempo markings

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Dynamic markings

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Articulation marks

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Volume control

Question 48

Which dynamic marking is typically used to indicate a sudden burst of volume?

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Sforzando

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Diminuendo

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Subito piano

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Mezzo forte

Question 49

How can dynamics be used to create balance and contrast in an ensemble performance?

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By varying the loudness of different sections

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By using dynamic markings consistently

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By ignoring dynamics altogether

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Dynamics have no role in balance and contrast

Question 50

What is the difference between 'forte' and '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 the same volume

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They have no relation to each other

Question 51

True or False: Dynamics only affect the loudness of music.

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False

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True

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

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Allegro

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

Question 53

What is the Italian term for 'very loud'?

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

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Mezzo-forte

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Moderato

Question 54

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

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By creating different emotional atmospheres

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By changing the rhythm

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By altering the pitch

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By adding or removing instruments

Question 55

What is the term for a sudden and dramatic decrease in volume?

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Decrescendo

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 56

How do you use dynamic markings in a musical score?

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To indicate the volume at which a musical passage should be played

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To indicate the tempo at which a musical passage should be played

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To indicate the rhythm of a musical passage

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To indicate the instrumentation of a musical passage

Question 57

How can dynamics help to create contrast in a piece of music?

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By alternating between loud and soft sections

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By changing the tempo

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By adding or removing instruments

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By altering the pitch

Question 58

What is the opposite of 'forte'?

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Piano

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Pianissimo

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Mezzo-piano

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Sforzando