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UNIT IV DYNAMICS AND TEMPO Lesson 14: dynamics

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UNIT IVDYNAMICS

AND TEMPO

Lesson 14: dynamics

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What is DYNAMICS? The volume of the sound, as well as the style in

which the performer plays the instrument/music It is important to not confuse how loud or soft

something is on a recorded performance. It is easy to turn up (or down) the volume using an electronic device.

Refers to the terms and symbols used to show the degree of intensity of a musical composition

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Dynamics terms are often expressed in Italian Study the table showing some

dynamics terms,symbols and meanigs

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Dynamics Term

SYMBOL Meaning

piano p softpianissimo pp Very softpianissisimo ppp Very,very softmezzo piano mp Moderately soft

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Dynamics Term

SYMBOL Meaning

forte f loudfortissimo ff Very loudfortissisimo fff Very,very loudmezzo forte mf Moderately loud

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Dynamics Term

SYMBOL Meaning

crescendo ˂ From soft gradually going louder

decrescendo ˃ From loud gradually going softer

diminuendo dim Gradually decrease of tone

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Barnum

Is a lively and beautiful song from the broadway barnum

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Wonderful Copenhagen

Is a lovely musical piece.

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Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes

Is an English folk song.

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