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 DYNAMICS Definition: Dynamics are indicators of the relative intensity or volume of a musical line.  Pianississimo '' Extremely soft. Very infrequently does one see softer dynamics than this, which are specified with additional ps. '' Pianissimo '' Very soft. Usually the softest indication in a piece of music, though softer dynamics are often specified with additional ps. ''  Piano '' Soft. Usually the most often used indication. ''  Mezzo piano '' Literally, half as soft as piano. ''  Mezzo forte '' Similarly, half as loud as forte. If no dynamic appears, mezzo-forte is assumed to be the prevailing dynamic level. ''  Forte '' Loud. Used as often as piano to indicate contrast. ''  Fortissimo <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> '''Very loud. Usually the loudest indication in a piece, though louder dynamics are often specified with additional fs ''' <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Fortississimo1 <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Extremely loud. Very infrequently does one see louder dynamics than this, which are specified with additional fs. <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Sforzando <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;">'' Literally "forced", denotes an abrupt, fierce accent on a single sound or chord. When written out in full, it applies to the sequence of sounds or chords under or over which it is placed. '' <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Crescendo <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;">'' A gradual increase in volume.  <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Can be extended under many notes to indicate that the volume steadily increases during the passage. '' <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Diminuendo <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:22.4px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> Also decrescendo A gradual decrease in volume. Can be extended in the same manner as crescendo.