As is listed above, dynamics indicate the
volume of the current music. However, it should be noted that, if yours is just one part of a larger
ensemble, all
dynamics will be
relative. There is no set volume for
Forte; it is just an
appropriate contrast to how the piece is being played and what the
instrumentation is like.
Dynamics:
Pianissimo Ueber-Soft
Piano Soft
Mezzo piano Moderately soft
Mezzo forte Moderately loud
Forte Loud
Fortissimo Very loud
Changes in Dynamics:
Crescendo Increasing in loudness
Decrescendo decreasing in loudness
Diminuendo Same as decrescendo
Sforzando Sudden loudness