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Dynamics
HSC Dynamics and Expressive Techniques - Dynamics
Term | Definition |
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Dynamics | Refers to the volume of sound in music |
Expressive techniques | Used to create musical detail that articulates style |
Terraced dynamics | Loud and soft elements of music without gradations in between |
piano | soft |
pianissimo | Very soft |
Mezzo piano | Moderately soft |
Mezzo forte | Moderately loud |
forte | loud |
fortissimo | Very loud |
crescendo | Gradually becoming louder |
decrescendo | Gradually becoming softer |
Sforzando piano | A loud accent immediately followed by soft playing |