Dynamics In Music

Dynamics Terms

100

What term in music refers to how loud or soft a sound is played?

Dynamics

200

Which term would you use in music to indicate a gradual increase in volume?

Crescendo

300

Can you name a dynamic term that means very soft in music?

pp, which stands for pianissimo

400

What dynamic marking would you use to indicate a sudden, strong accent?

sf or sfz, which stands for sforzando. Sforzando is a dynamic marking that indicates a sudden, strong accent.

500

In music, if you see the term "crescendo", what should you do with the volume of the music?

Get louder!

Tempo

100

What does the term "tempo" refer to in music?

How fast or slow the music is.

200

Which tempo marking would you associate with a fast speed?

Allegro – fast and bright (120–156 bpm) Molto Allegro or Allegro vivace – at least slightly faster and livelier than allegro, but always at its range (and no faster than vivace) (124–156 bpm) Vivace – lively and fast (156–176 bpm) Vivacissimo and Allegrissimo – very fast, lively and bright (172–176 bpm)

300

Name a tempo marking that indicates a slow pace.

Lento – slowly (40–45 BPM) Largo – broadly (45–50 BPM) Adagio – slow and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM) Adagietto – rather slow (65–69 BPM)

400

If the tempo marking is "allegro", should you play the music fast or slow?

fast and bright (120–156 bpm)

500

What tempo is often used for a lullaby - presto or adagio?

Adagio

Volume

100

How would you describe the volume of music that is played piano?

Soft

200

If a piece of music is marked forte, should it be played loudly or softly?

Loudly

300

Name a dynamic marking that indicates a sudden decrease in volume.

 A decrescendo or diminuendo

400

What dynamic marking is used to indicate a very loud volume?

ff, which stands for fortissimo and means “very loud”

500

What does the dynamic marking fortissimo mean in terms of volume?

SUPER LOUD!!!!!

Expression

100

How can musicians show expression in their playing?

By using dynamics

200

Which dynamic marking would you use to play a sad piece of music?

lacrimoso or lagrimoso: tearfully, sadly. lamentando or lamentoso: lamenting, mournfully. lugubre: lugubrious, mournful. mesto: mournful, sad.

300

 Name a way to add expression to a musical performance.

Some important tools are tone, dynamics, articulation, and phrasing.

400

What does it mean to play a piece of music "with feeling"?

Play with full range of expression, tempo markings, articulations, and dynamics

500

Why is expression important in music performance?

And makes the music come to life.  Without expression the music is like dots on a piece of paper.  Dynamics is what makes the Frankenstein monster of music come to life.

Chicago Bulls

100

What is the name of the Chicago Bulls' mascot?

Benny the Bull

200

True or False: The Chicago Bulls' mascot is a bull.

True

300

What color is the Chicago Bulls' mascot?

Red

400

Where can you often find the Chicago Bulls' mascot during games?

All over the place!!!!

500

Which jersey number is associated with the Chicago Bulls' mascot?

#1!!