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Dynamics
HSC Dynamics and Expressive Techniques - Dynamics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dynamics | Refers to the volume of sound in music |
| Expressive techniques | Used to create musical detail that articulates style |
| Terraced dynamics | Loud and soft elements of music without gradations in between |
| piano | soft |
| pianissimo | Very soft |
| Mezzo piano | Moderately soft |
| Mezzo forte | Moderately loud |
| forte | loud |
| fortissimo | Very loud |
| crescendo | Gradually becoming louder |
| decrescendo | Gradually becoming softer |
| Sforzando piano | A loud accent immediately followed by soft playing |