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Musical Dynamics
By
Mr. Jeffrey Loren VanderKooi, M. Ed.
Musical Dynamics
• Dynamics are indicators of the relative
intensity or volume of a musical line.
Pianissimo
• Pianissimo
Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a
piece of music.
Piano
• Piano
Soft. Usually the most often used
indication.
Mezzo-piano
• Mezzo-piano
Literally, half as soft as piano
Mezzo-forte
• Mezzo-forte
Similarly, half as loud as forte. More
commonly used than mezzo-piano. Note: if
no dynamic appears, mezzo-forte is assumed
to be the prevailing dynamic level.
Forte
• Forte
Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate
contrast.
Fortissimo
• Fortissimo
Very loud. Usually the loudest indication in
a piece.
Summary of Musical Dynamics
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 Pianissimo
Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a
piece of music.
 Piano
Soft. Usually the most often used indication
Mezzo-piano
Literally, half as soft as piano
Summary of Musical Dynamics
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Mezzo-forte
Similarly, half as loud as forte. More
commonly used than mezzo-piano
Forte
Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate
contrast.
Fortissimo
Very loud. Usually the loudest indication in a
piece.