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Dynamics

Pianissimo
Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a piece of music, though softer dynamics are often specified with additional ps.

Piano Piano
Soft. Usually the most often used indication.
Mezzopiano Mezzo-piano
Literally, half as soft as piano.
Mezzoforte Mezzo-forte
Similarly, half as loud as forte. More commonly used than mezzo-piano. Note: if no dynamic appears, mezzo-forte is assumed to be the prevailing dynamic level.
Forte Forte
Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate contrast.
Fortissimo Fortissimo
Very loud. Usually the loudest indication in a piece, though louder dynamics are often specified with additional fs.
Sforzando Sforzando
Literally "forced", denotes an abrupt, fierce accent on a single sound or chord. Note: when written out in full, it applies to the sequence of sounds or chords under/over which it is placed.
Crescendo Crescendo
A gradual increase in volume.
Can be extended under many notes to indicate that the volume steadily increases during the passage.
Diminuendo Decrescendo
Also Diminuendo
A gradual decrease in volume. Can be extended in the same manner as crescendo.


Last Updated: September 26, 2008, 2:43 pm

 

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