How music played?
Dynamics and Accents
Dynamics
All sounds including musical sounds can be barely audible or so aloud that it can damage your ears. Musicians often refer to dynamics. Dynamics does not just refer to how loud the sound is but how is an orchestra sound is relative. For example an orchestra will sound much louder than a single violin.
Traditionally dynamic markings are based on Italian words for example: 'Forte' means loud 'Piano' means soft.
All sounds including musical sounds can be barely audible or so aloud that it can damage your ears. Musicians often refer to dynamics. Dynamics does not just refer to how loud the sound is but how is an orchestra sound is relative. For example an orchestra will sound much louder than a single violin.
Traditionally dynamic markings are based on Italian words for example: 'Forte' means loud 'Piano' means soft.
Dynamic signs
Sign | In Italian | Definition |
pp | pianissimo | very soft |
p | piano | soft |
mp | mezzo piano | moderately soft |
mf | mezzo forte | moderately loud |
f | forte | loud |
ff | fortissimo | very loud |
> | decrescendo | gradually softer |
< | crescendo | gradually louder |
Accents
A composes uses accents to show when he wants a particular note to be louder. There are different ways of writing accents and depending on the instrument being played the sound will change. Some accents may be played by making the note larger or shorter.
Common Accents
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