1. Musical Dynamics By Mr. Jeffrey Loren VanderKooi, M. Ed.

2. Musical Dynamics Dynamics are indicators of the relative intensity or volume of a musical line.Dynamics

3. Pianissimo Pianissimo Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a piece of music.

4. Piano Piano Soft. Usually the most often used indication.

5. Mezzo-piano Mezzo-piano Literally, half as soft as piano

6. 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.

7. Forte Forte Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate contrast.

8. Fortissimo Fortissimo Very loud. Usually the loudest indication in a piece.

9. Summary of Musical Dynamics slide 1  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

10. Summary of Musical Dynamics slide 2  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.