Question

Match the dynamic marking with its corresponding meaning.

a) Very soft
b) soft
c) moderately soft
1) moderately loud
2) loud
3) very loud

Answer 1

The dynamic markings and their corresponding meanings are very soft, soft, moderately soft, moderately loud, loud, and very loud.

Step-by-step explanation:

The dynamic markings and their corresponding meanings are as follows:

1. pianissimo (pp) - very soft
2. piano (p) - soft
3. mezzo piano (mp) - moderately soft
4. mezzo forte (mf) - moderately loud
5. forte (f) - loud
6. fortissimo (ff) - very loud

For example, if the music has a dynamic marking of 'pp', the performer should play very softly, whereas if the music has a dynamic marking of 'ff', the performer should play very loudly.