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What does "pp" stand for in music dynamics?
Pianissimo (very soft).
Arrange these dynamics from softest to loudest: pianissimo, forte, mezzopiano.
Pianissimo, mezzopiano, forte.
What does "crescendo" mean?
Gradually getting louder.
Which dynamic marking means "medium loud"?
Mezzoforte (mf).
How is "fortissimo" abbreviated?
ff.
What is the threshold of pain in decibels?
120 decibels.
What is the quietest sound that humans can hear, in decibels?
10 decibels.
What unit is used to measure sound intensity?
Decibel (dB).
True or False: Listening to sounds above 120 dB can damage your ears.
True.
Identify the dynamic marking: The music starts soft and gets louder gradually.
Crescendo.
If a song is marked "piano," how should it be played?
Softly.
Which dynamic marking fits this description: loud, then gradually softens?
Diminuendo.
True or False: A piece marked "ff" should be played very softly.
False.
What is the abbreviation for "mezzo-piano"?
mp.
What dynamic marking means "very loud"?
Fortissimo (ff).
What does "diminuendo" indicate?
Gradually getting softer.
