Dynamics

Symbols

100

What dynamic is this?

p

piano (soft)

200

What dynamic is this?

mf

mezzo forte (medium loud)

300

What dynamic is this?

ff

fortissimo

400

What does MF stand for?

Mezzo Forte

500

What is an example of something that is forte?

Something that is loud!

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!

500

The song "In the Hall of the Mountain King" starts off forte and changes to piano. True or False?

False! It starts off piano.

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 piano mean?

Soft or quiet

500

What is the word for music going soft to loud?

Crescendo.

Random

100

Which pop star fans are called "Swifties?"

Taylor Swift

200

What famous composer wrote Symphony No. 5?

Ludwig van Beethoven

300

What is the small guitar-like instrument that came from Hawaii called?

Ukulele

400

Which musical instrument has 88 keys?

Piano

500

What is the name of the music symbol that indicates silence?

A rest