Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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
Q2.
What is the Italian for 'loud'
Mezzo forte
Piano
Q3.
What is the Italian for 'quiet' or 'soft'
Crescendo
Mezzo piano
Q4.
What does 'mezzo' mean?
Always
Sometimes
Q5.
What does 'crescendo' mean?
Get gradually quieter
Loud
Q6.
What does 'diminuendo' mean?
Get gradually louder
Loud
Q7.
How can dynamics shape a melody?
By adding articulation
By making pitches longer