Dynamics in Music: Learn Loudness and Softness for Year 4

Question 1

Which musical symbol means to play extremely loudly?

Accepted Answer

fff

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pppp

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mp

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mf

Question 2

Which symbol tells musicians to play very quietly?

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p

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fff

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mf

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sffz

Question 3

Which musical symbol represents a very soft sound?

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p

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f

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ff

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cresc

Question 4

What is the opposite of diminuendo?

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Crescendo

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Forte

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Decrescendo

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Mezzo forte

Question 5

How would you describe a piece of music that is played very loudly?

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Loud

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Soft

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Moderate

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Calm

Question 6

Which musical term means to gradually get louder?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 7

Which animal sound can represent a crescendo?

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Roar

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Meow

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Bark

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Chirp

Question 8

Which musical symbol means a loud sound?

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ff

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pp

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mf

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p

Question 9

What musical symbol means a very soft sound?

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pp

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mp

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mf

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f

Question 10

Which is NOT a reason why we use dynamics in music?

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To change the speed of the music

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To create atmosphere

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To make melodies stand out

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To make different parts sound different

Question 11

Which of these represents the quietest dynamic level?

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piano

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forte

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mezzo piano

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mezzo forte

Question 12

What does the 'crescendo' dynamic marking mean?

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Gradually get louder

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Gradually get softer

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Play very loudly

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Play very softly

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

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Staccato

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ppp

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Forte

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Diminuendo

Question 14

How does the volume of sound change in a diminuendo?

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Gradually gets softer

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Gradually gets louder

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Stays the same

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Increases suddenly

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a musical symbol that tells us how loudly or softly to play music?

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Accelerando

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo-forte

Question 16

What does 'forte' mean in Italian music terms?

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loud

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quiet

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medium

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fast

Question 17

Which of these signs indicates the quietest sound in music?

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pp

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ff

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mf

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p

Question 18

True or False: Volume is the only thing that dynamics affect in music.

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False

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True

Question 19

What do we call the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in a piece of music?

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Dynamic range

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Volume

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 20

What is the musical term for making the music gradually louder?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Staccato

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a level of dynamics?

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Legato

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Piano

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Mezzo-forte

Question 22

What is the opposite of a decrescendo?

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Crescendo

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Fortissimo

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Pianissimo

Question 23

Which symbol below means to play quietly?

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p

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f

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mp

Question 24

How can a conductor show how they want the music to sound using dynamics?

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By making some parts louder and others softer

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By making the music always loud

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By making the music always soft

Question 25

What does the Italian word 'pianissimo' mean in music?

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Very soft

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Soft

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Loud

Question 26

Which symbol below means loud music?

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f

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p

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pp

Question 27

How would you describe music played very softly?

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pianissimo

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mezzo piano

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crescendo

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forte

Question 28

What does the term 'mezzo forte' mean in music?

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moderately loud

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extremely loud

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gradually getting softer

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very soft

Question 29

When music starts softly and gets gradually louder, it is called what?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Pianissimo

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Forte

Question 30

Which everyday sound is an example of dynamics?

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The sound of a fire alarm getting closer

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The ticking of a clock

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The shape of a cloud

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The color of a traffic light

Question 31

What is the main reason for using dynamics in music?

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To express different feelings and moods

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To create a sense of rhythm

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To make the music louder

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To help musicians play together

Question 32

What is an advantage of using dynamics effectively in music?

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It can make the music more interesting and exciting

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It can distract the audience

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It can make the music too loud

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It can damage the instruments

Question 33

Which of the following musical symbols indicates playing 'very loud'?

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fff

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mf

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f

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p

Question 34

In music, the conductor uses an arm movement to gradually get louder. What is this called?

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Crescendo

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Staccato

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Diminuendo

Question 35

On a piano, which technique can you use to make a softer sound?

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Use the soft pedal

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Release the keys quickly

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Press the keys harder

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Hold the keys down for a long time

Question 36

In music notation, how do you indicate an abrupt change from loud to soft?

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fp

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mp

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ff

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pp

Question 37

What is the Italian term for 'moderately loud'?

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Mezzo forte

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Piano

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Pianissimo

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Forte

Question 38

When you sing, how can you create a crescendo?

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Gradually increase the volume of your voice

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Sing the melody faster

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Sing the melody softer

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Change the pitch of your voice

Question 39

Why is it important to use a range of dynamics in music?

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It creates contrast and makes the music more interesting

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It ensures the music is always loud

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It makes the music sound more repetitive

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It makes the music easier to play