<DYNAMICS>

By Rebecca Oyer

Students will be able to identify elements and

markings of dynamic contrast.

Dynamic Markings

Mezzo ForteModerately
loud, growing

Piano- soft,
quiet gentle

Pianissimo- Very
quiet, whisper,
lightly

Mezzo pianomoderately
soft, normal
voice,
somewhat
louder

FortissimoVery loud,
Loudest,

Dynamic Markings

Dynamics Are:

The volume of sound in a certain piece

of music.
The constant rise and fall of music
Always set the mood of the music your
listening to.
A way for composers to express certain
feelings to you.

What is the name of this marking?

What does this marking mean?

What are some words to describe this

marking?

Do any of the pieces we are currently

working on use this marking?

Please
answer
in
comple
te
senten
ces!

Homework & Study Sheet

DynamicVolumeInMusic.pdf

Review
What does this marking stand for?

What are dynamics?

How could a director express dynamics?

What are some ways dynamics are marked in music?

What markings come to mind when you hear gradual

growth?

Piano

Quiet

Soft, whisper,
low noise

Yes!!