Piano dynamics list

Dynamics

• Pianissimo (pp) – very quiet.
• Piano (p) – quiet.
• Mezzo forte (mf) – moderately loud.
• Forte (f) – loud.
• Fortissimo (ff) – very loud.
• Sforzando (sfz) – a sudden, forced loud.
• Crescendo (cresc) – gradually getting louder.
• Diminuendo (dim) – gradually getting quieter.

1. What are the 8 dynamics in music?
2. What dynamics does a piano have?
3. What are the 5 dynamics in music?
4. What are the 6 levels of dynamics in music?

What are the 8 dynamics in music?

From softest to loudest, they are:

• ppp: abbreviation of pianississimo meaning "very, very soft"
• pp: abbreviation of pianissimo meaning "very soft"
• p: abbreviation of piano meaning "soft"
• mp: abbreviation of mezzo-piano meaning "somewhat soft"
• mf: abbreviation of mezzo-forte meaning "somewhat loud"

What dynamics does a piano have?

Damsel: There are four main dynamics: piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte and forte. Any extremely quiet or extremely loud dynamics are shown by repeating the letter, like pianissimo and fortissimo.

What are the 5 dynamics in music?

The main dynamic symbols are: pp – Pianissimo – very soft. p – Piano – soft. mp – Mezzo piano – medium-soft.

What are the 6 levels of dynamics in music?

Dynamic markings