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Dynamic Symbol Review. 9 th Grade General Music Miss Ashley Adair March 9, 2007. What are dynamics? . The degrees of softness or loudness in music. They can be indicated by symbols or words on the score. . The Symbol . is defined as piano.
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Dynamic Symbol Review 9th Grade General Music Miss Ashley Adair March 9, 2007
What are dynamics? • The degrees of softness or loudness in music. • They can be indicated by symbols or words on the score.
The Symbol • is defined as piano. • When is seen in a score, the piece or section of the piece must be played or sung softly.
The Symbolpp • Pianissimo represented bypp. • This means that the piece or section of the piece being performed must be played or sung very softly.
The Symbol • The symbol means mezzo piano. • When is seen on the score, the piece is to be played medium soft. Not as soft as piano, but not as loud as forte.
Examples Pianissimo: Piano: Mezzo Piano:
The Symbolf • Forte is represented by f. • Forte is defined as loud. When seen on a score, the piece should be played loudly.
The Symbolff • Fortissimo is represented by ff. • This symbol means that the piece or section of the piece should be played very loudly.
The Symbol • This symbol means mezzo forte. • When is seen on the score, the piece is to be played medium loud. Not as loud as forte, but not as soft as mezzo piano
Examples Fortissimo: Forte: Mezzo Forte:
The Symbol • This is a Decrescendo. • When a decrescendo is on a score, the section of the piece should gradually become softer.
The Symbol • This symbol is a crescendo. • This means to gradually become louder when seen on a score.
Examples Decrescendo: Crescendo:
Symbol p pp f ff TermMeaning Piano Soft Pianissimo Very Soft Mezzo Piano Medium Soft Forte Loud Fortissimo Very Loud Mezzo Piano Medium Loud Crescendo Gradually Becoming Louder Decrescendo Gradually Becoming Softer Review
For Homework • I will give you a short handout on the dynamics markings reviewed today. • All you have to do is fill in the blanks. • Due Thursday, March 11.
To come… • We will look at some more dynamic examples on Wednesday, March 10. • We will also review for Test 5 on Thursday. • Friday, March 12 is Test 5.
and Finally~ Don’t Forget to support this year’s cast of Anything Goes! Next Weekend- March 18, 19, 20 at 7:30pm