How can dynamics help to shape a melody?

How can dynamics help to shape a melody?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore a range of dynamic markings, explaining how composers use them to shape melodies. We will also learn how to add our own dynamic markings to our compositions.

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7 Questions

Q1.
What are dynamics?
Pitch
Tempo
Correct answer: Volume
Q2.
What is the Italian for 'loud'
Correct answer: Forte
Mezzo forte
Piano
Q3.
What is the Italian for 'quiet' or 'soft'
Crescendo
Mezzo piano
Correct answer: Piano
Q4.
What does 'mezzo' mean?
Always
Correct answer: Moderately
Sometimes
Q5.
What does 'crescendo' mean?
Correct answer: Get gradually louder
Get gradually quieter
Loud
Q6.
What does 'diminuendo' mean?
Get gradually louder
Correct answer: Get gradually quieter
Loud
Q7.
How can dynamics shape a melody?
By adding articulation
Correct answer: By adding expression and feeling to the music
By making pitches longer

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