Dynamics

Symbols

100

What dynamic is this?

p

piano (soft)

200

What dynamic is this?

mf

mezzo forte (medium loud)

300

In music, what does this symbol mean?

<

crescendo (gradually getting louder)

400

What dynamic is this? 

sfz

Sforzando (suddenly get loud)

Listening

100

Listen to the music! What dynamic is it?

piano (soft)

200

Listen to the music! What dynamic is it?

forte (loud)

300

Listen to the music! What dynamic is it? Is there a crescendo or decrescendo?

pianissimo/piano, then forte (starts soft then gets loud!)

There is a crescendo! 

400

Listen to the music! What dynamic is it? Is there a crescendo or decrescendo?

mezzo forte then forte (starts medium loud then gets loud!) 

There is a crescendo!

Sounds

100

Which activity is piano?

A) construction

B) coloring

C) basketball

D) surfing

B) coloring

200

Which dynamic is popping a balloon?

A) piano

B) mezzo forte

C) fortissimo

D) crescendo 

C) fortissimo

300

Which bird is pianissimo?

A) Hummingbird

B) Raven

C) Woodpecker

D) Parakeet 

A) Hummingbird

400

Which animal is fortissimo?

A) Bear

B) Whale

C) Mouse

D) Lion

B) Whales are the loudest animal on the planet!

Definitions

100

What are dynamics?

How loud or how soft the music is. The volume level of the music. 

200

What does pianissimo mean?

Very soft

300

What does decrescendo mean?

Gradually getting softer

400

What does sforzondo mean?

Suddenly get loud

Mr. A

100

What is Mr. A's last name?

Adickes 

200

Where is Mr. A from?

A) Washington

B) Colorado

C) Illinois 

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

300

What is Mr. A's favorite movie?

A) Encanto

B) The Wizard of Oz

C) Kung fu Panda 2

D) The Lion King 

C) Kung fu Panda 2

400

Which pets has Mr. A owned?

A) Dogs

B) Cats

C) Lizards

D) All of the above

D) All of the above