Loudness in Music: Dynamics in Music for Year 7

Question 1

Which symbol is used to indicate a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

The symbol '>' means crescendo.

Answer

The symbol '<' means crescendo.

Question 2

Which of these is the loudest dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Fortissimo is the loudest dynamic marking.

Answer

Pianissimo is the loudest dynamic marking.

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Mezzo forte is the loudest dynamic marking.

Answer

Forte is the loudest dynamic marking.

Question 3

Which of the following instruments is known for having a wide dynamic range?

Accepted Answer

The piano is known for having a wide dynamic range.

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The violin is known for having a wide dynamic range.

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The trumpet is known for having a wide dynamic range.

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The drums are known for having a wide dynamic range.

Question 4

What is the opposite of 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Tenuto

Question 5

What effect does 'mezzo forte' have on the music?

Accepted Answer

Moderately loud

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Very loud

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Very soft

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Moderately soft

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Legato

Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Fortissimo

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Mezzo piano

Question 7

What dynamic level is indicated by 'p'?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Forte

Answer

Mezzo forte

Answer

Pianissimo

Question 8

What is the effect of a 'sforzando' marking?

Accepted Answer

A sudden and accented note

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A gradual increase in volume

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A gradual decrease in volume

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A change in tempo

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a dynamic contrast?

Accepted Answer

Piano to forte

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Crescendo to decrescendo

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Legato to staccato

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Forte to fortissimo

Question 10

How would you describe a piece of music with a dynamic marking of 'pianissimo'?

Accepted Answer

Very soft

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Very loud

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Moderately loud

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Moderately soft

Question 11

Which musical term means getting louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 12

Which symbol indicates a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

cresc.

Answer

<

Answer

>

Answer

decresc.

Question 13

Which volume level is between piano and forte?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo forte

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Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Adagio

Question 14

What is the opposite of a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Forte

Answer

Piano

Answer

Legato

Question 15

Which dynamic marking indicates a very loud volume?

Accepted Answer

Fortissimo

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Forte

Answer

Piano

Answer

Pianissimo

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

>

Answer

V

Answer

<

Answer

f

Question 17

What does the term 'piano' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Soft

Answer

Loud

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Medium

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Slow

Question 18

Which of the following is a gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

Answer

Crescendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 19

What is the purpose of using dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To express emotions and musical ideas

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To make the music sound louder

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To help musicians play in time

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To indicate changes in tempo

Question 20

What is the term for a sudden, sharp increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Sforzando

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 21

What term describes a sudden change from loud to soft?

Accepted Answer

Sforzando

Answer

Diminuendo

Answer

Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

Question 22

Which dynamic level typically represents a soft and delicate sound?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Forte

Answer

Mezzo-forte

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Fortissimo

Question 23

What dynamic term indicates a gradual reduction in volume?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

Answer

Crescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 24

How do crescendo and decrescendo differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo indicates an increase in volume, while decrescendo indicates a decrease.

Answer

Crescendo indicates a decrease in volume, while decrescendo indicates an increase.

Answer

They both indicate an increase in volume.

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They both indicate a decrease in volume.

Question 25

Which dynamic marking typically represents a very soft sound?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Forte

Answer

Piano

Answer

Mezzo-forte

Question 26

What term in music refers to getting gradually louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

Answer

Decrescendo

Answer

Forte

Answer

Piano

Question 27

What is the Italian term for 'loud'?

Accepted Answer

Forte

Answer

Piano

Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

They create contrast and emphasis

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They change the tempo

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They alter the pitch

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They only affect the volume

Question 29

What is the term for a gradual reduction in volume?

Accepted Answer

Decrescendo

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Crescendo

Answer

Staccato

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Legato

Question 30

Which dynamic marking indicates a very soft volume?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Forte

Answer

Piano

Answer

Mezzo-forte

Question 31

How can dynamics help create a sense of movement or progression within music?

Accepted Answer

By gradually increasing or decreasing volume

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By changing the speed of the music

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By altering the pitch of the notes

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By adding or removing instruments

Question 32

In music, which term means a gradual increase in volume?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

Answer

Diminuendo

Answer

Forte

Answer

Pianissimo

Question 33

Which of these is the opposite of 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Mezzo piano

Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Crescendo

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Allegretto

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Fortissimo

Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Mezzo forte

Question 35

Which symbol represents a gradual decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

dim.

Answer

>

Answer

<

Answer

cresc.

Question 36

How does 'mezzo forte' differ from 'forte'?

Accepted Answer

Forte is louder than mezzo forte

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Mezzo forte is louder than forte

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They both have the same volume

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Mezzo forte gradually increases in volume

Question 37

Which of the following dynamic markings indicates a very soft volume level?

Accepted Answer

ppp

Answer

fff

Answer

mf

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f

Question 38

How would you describe a piece of music that begins quietly and gradually gets louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

Answer

Piano

Question 39

What does the dynamic marking 'mp' mean?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo piano

Answer

Molto piano

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Mezzo forte

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Molto forte

Question 40

What is the difference between the volume levels of 'forte' and 'fortissimo'?

Accepted Answer

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 different timbres

Question 41

What does 'pianissimo' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very soft

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Very loud

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Moderately loud

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Moderately soft

Question 42

Which is NOT a level of volume in music?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Piano

Answer

Forte

Answer

Mezzo-piano

Question 43

What is the effect of a decrescendo?

Accepted Answer

Decreases the volume gradually

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Increases the volume gradually

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Maintains the same volume

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Increases the tempo

Question 44

Which scenario might include a crescendo?

Accepted Answer

A thunderstorm

Answer

A gentle rainfall

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A lullaby

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A funeral march

Question 45

How do volume and dynamics differ in music?

Accepted Answer

Volume is the overall loudness, while dynamics are the changes in volume.

Answer

Dynamics are the overall loudness, while volume is the changes in volume.

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Volume and dynamics are synonyms.

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Dynamics are only used in classical music.

Question 46

What is a dynamic marking in music?

Accepted Answer

A symbol or word indicating the volume of music

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A melody played over a chord progression

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A type of musical instrument

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A way of describing the rhythm of music

Question 47

Which dynamic level is considered the **softest**?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Forte

Answer

Mezzo-forte

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Mezzo-piano

Question 48

Which of the following is **not** a dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Adagio

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

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Sforzando

Question 49

Which of these instruments typically plays at a **low** dynamic level?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Violin

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Flute

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Trumpet

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

By suggesting different emotions

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By setting the speed of the music

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By adding depth and richness to the sound

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By indicating the musical key

Question 51

What is the Italian term for a **very** soft dynamic level?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Dolce

Answer

Piano

Answer

Mezzo-piano

Question 52

Which of the following dynamics markings represents a **crescendo** that ends with a **decrescendo**?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo-decrescendo

Answer

Forte-piano

Answer

Piano-forte

Answer

Diminuendo-crescendo

Question 53

Which of the following is the musical term for the softest possible volume level?

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

Answer

Forte

Answer

Mezzo piano

Answer

Mezzo forte

Question 54

Which symbol is used to show musicians when to gradually decrease the volume?

Accepted Answer

dim.

Answer

<

Answer

>

Answer

cresc.

Question 55

Which type of music would typically include a wide range of dynamic markings?

Accepted Answer

A symphony

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A lullaby

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A pop song

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A folk song

Question 56

What is the difference between mezzo forte and mezzo piano?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo forte is louder than mezzo piano.

Answer

Mezzo piano is louder than mezzo forte.

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They are the same volume level.

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Mezzo forte is played faster than mezzo piano.