Symbols and Terminology: Dynamics

DYNAMICS

indicates how loud or soft the music should be performed.


examples ng dynamics na madalas kong gamitin:

pp - pianissimo ( very soft )
p - piano ( soft )
mp - mezzo-piano ( moderately soft )
mf - mezzo-forte ( moderately loud )
f - forte ( loud )
ff - fortissimo ( very loud )
accel. - accelerando ( accelerating; gradually increasing the tempo )
rit. - ritardando ( slowing down; decelerating )
rall. - rallentado ( progressively slower )
cres. - > - crescendo ( growing; progressively louder )
decres. - < - decrescendo ( gradually decreasing volume )



NOTE:
there is no objective definition of "what is 'loud'". it is up to interpretation by the musician.

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