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Timbre and Dynamics Concepts
Quick questions on Dynamics and articulation: crescendo, diminuendo, staccato, legato - SQA National 5 Music
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What are dynamic levels?Show answer
From quietest to loudest: pianissimo (pp, very quiet), piano (p, quiet), mezzo-piano (mp, moderately quiet), mezzo-forte (mf, moderately loud), forte (f, loud) and fortissimo (ff, very loud).
What is q1?Show answer
A lullaby gradually fades from quiet to silence over its closing bars. Name the dynamic concept. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
A melody is played with short, detached, bouncy notes with clear gaps between them. Name the articulation. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
How is a crescendo different from a sforzando? [1 mark]
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