Dynamics

We use the following dynamic terms in music class:

Dynamics – the loudness and softness of musical sound

pp – pianissimo (very soft)

p – piano (soft)

mp – mezzo piano (medium soft)

mf – mezzo forte (medium loud)

f – forte (loud)

ff – fortissimo (very loud)

cresc. – crescendo (to get louder)

also looks like:       

dim. – diminuendo (to get softer)

also looks like:          

^ <  or  > - accent (emphasize a note more)

                    mezzo – medium

05/18/2003