Loud and Soft in Music: Learn Dynamics for Second Graders

Question 1

What word best describes the sound of a whisper?

Accepted Answer

Quiet

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Loud

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Medium

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Boisterous

Question 2

When the music is very strong, we say it is:

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Crescendo

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Piano

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Forteissimo

Question 3

Which instrument typically plays with the loudest sound in an orchestra?

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Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

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Cello

Question 4

What does the musical term 'mezzo' mean?

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Medium

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Very soft

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Very loud

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Slightly loud

Question 5

What is NOT a way to change the dynamics of music?

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Changing the size of the room

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Using different instruments

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Changing the number of players

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Moving closer to or farther from the audience

Question 6

When the music starts very softly and gets louder, it's known as a:

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 7

Which of the following songs is typically played with soft dynamics?

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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We Will Rock You

Question 8

Which symbol is used to represent a soft dynamic in music?

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p

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f

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ff

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pp

Question 9

Which symbol means to play loud?

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f

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pp

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p

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mf

Question 10

What happens when the music gradually gets louder?

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Crescendo

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Staccato

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Decrescendo

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Legato

Question 11

What does 'mf' mean in music?

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Medium loud

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Very loud

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Loud

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Soft

Question 12

When the music is played very quietly, we call it:

Accepted Answer

Pianissimo

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Fortissimo

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Mezzo piano

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Crescendo

Question 13

What is the opposite of 'loud'?

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Soft

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Crescendo

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Legato

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Staccato

Question 14

Which musical symbol means the softest?

Accepted Answer

pp

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mp

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f

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mf

Question 15

Which dynamic is used to show very loud music?

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

Question 16

If a song changes volume many times, what does this create?

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A feeling of excitement

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A feeling of calm

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A feeling of boredom

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A feeling of confusion

Question 17

What is the opposite of 'forte?'

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Piano

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Mezzo piano

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Mezzo forte

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Crescendo

Question 18

Which of these is an example of a crescendo?

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Slowly getting louder in a song

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Suddenly getting softer in a song

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Playing the same volume throughout a song

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Changing between loud and soft volumes

Question 19

Which dynamic marking is best for a peaceful and relaxing song?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo forte

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Crescendo

Question 20

How should you play a section of music marked with 'ff'?

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Very loudly

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Softly

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Gradually getting louder

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Gradually getting softer

Question 21

What mood or feeling might loud and powerful music create?

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Excitement

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Joy

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Sadness

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Peacefulness

Question 22

Which of these musical instruments is often played loudly in an orchestra?

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Trumpet

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Flute

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Violin

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Cello

Question 23

What is the opposite of 'crescendo'?

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Diminuendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Adagio

Question 24

Which of these ways can we use to create a sense of drama in music?

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Using a range of dynamics

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Playing all the notes very loudly

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Using only one instrument

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Keeping the tempo constant

Question 25

What does 'mp' stand for in music?

Accepted Answer

Mezzo piano

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Molto piano

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Mezzo forte

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Moderato piano

Question 26

Which of these songs would you expect to be played softly and gently?

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Lullaby

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National Anthem

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Marching song

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Rock anthem

Question 27

What is the main reason we use dynamics in music?

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To create contrast and expression

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To make the music louder and softer

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To help musicians play together

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To indicate the speed of the music

Question 28

Which of these musical symbols shows a gradual decrease in volume?

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<> dim.

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cresc. < >

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> < decresc.

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> < cresc.

Question 29

Which word describes music that is played softly?

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Very quietly

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Very loudly

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Medium loud

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Getting louder

Question 30

Which sign means to play very loudly?

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ff

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pp

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mf

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cresc.

Question 31

Which of these means the opposite of getting louder?

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

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Mezzo-piano

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a way to describe the volume of music?

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Allegro

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Pianissimo

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Forte

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Mezzo-forte

Question 33

Which of these is louder: forte or fortissimo?

Accepted Answer

Fortissimo is louder

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Forte is louder

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They are the same

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Neither is loud

Question 34

Which of these songs would probably use the softest dynamic?

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Lullaby

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National Anthem

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Rock anthem

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Marching band song

Question 35

Which of these means "loud" in music?

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forte

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mezzo

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piano

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pianissimo

Question 36

Which of these means "soft" in music?

Accepted Answer

piano

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forte

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mezzo

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crescendo

Question 37

How can you make a song sound more exciting?

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Use loud sounds

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Use soft sounds

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Add more instruments

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Sing faster

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a way to describe volume in music?

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allegro

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forte

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decrescendo

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piano

Question 39

What does the term "crescendo" mean?

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Getting louder and louder

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Getting softer and softer

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Staying the same volume

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Going faster

Question 40

Which sound level would be best for a lullaby?

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very soft

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loud

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medium

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soft

Question 41

What does the dynamic symbol "pp" represent?

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Very soft

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Very loud

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Medium loud

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Loud but not too loud

Question 42

Which sound level would be most fitting for a marching band performance?

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loud

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medium

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soft

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very soft

Question 43

What does the musical term "forte" indicate?

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Very loud

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Very soft

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Medium loud

Question 44

Which musical symbol represents the loudest dynamic level?

Accepted Answer

fff

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mf

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mp

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pp

Question 45

Which word describes the dynamic term 'piano'?

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Soft

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Moderate

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Very loud

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Loud

Question 46

Which of the following is an important element that dynamics add to music?

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Mood or feeling

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Pitch

Question 47

What does the dynamic marking 'mf' stand for?

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Mezzo forte

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Mezzo piano

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Molto forte

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Pianissimo

Question 48

Which pair of dynamics represents the most significant contrast in volume?

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pp and ff

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mp and mf

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mf and f

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p and mp

Question 49

Which musical instrument is known for its soft, gentle sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Drums

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Trumpet

Question 50

What is the difference between 'crescendo' and 'diminuendo'?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo means gradually getting louder, while diminuendo means gradually getting softer.

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Crescendo and diminuendo both mean getting louder.

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Crescendo means getting softer, while diminuendo means getting louder.

Question 51

Which of the following examples demonstrates effective use of dynamics?

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A piece that starts quietly and gradually builds to a loud climax

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A piece that maintains the same volume throughout

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A piece that abruptly switches between loud and soft without reason