Elements of music: Dynamics and Tone Color
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- 1. Elements of Music: Dynamics How Loud Is Too Loud? Dynamics and Expression Dynamic Markings Dynamics From earlier sessions, you will recall that while FREQUENCY creates Pitch, it is AMPLITUDE that determines Volume. Higher Amplitude = Louder Sounds Lower Amplitude = Softer Sounds
- 2. Elements of Music: Dynamics How Loud Is Too Loud? Dynamics and Expression Dynamic Markings T Dynamics Dynamics In everyday life, we turn to the TV remote to control volume. Scientists measure volumes in very precise mathematical units: decibels. Musicians refer to the spectrum of available volumes as Dynamics.
- 3. Elements of Music: Dynamics How Loud Is Too Loud? Dynamics and Expression Dynamics Dynamic Markings As you have seen, musicians rely on Italian terms in writing and reading music. Same with Dynamics: piano soft mezzo medium forte loud The full spectrum of dynamics is noted on music scores using symbols: ppp pp p mp mf f ff fff DYNAMIC MARKINGS FROM SOFTEST TO LOUDEST
- 4. Elements of Music: Dynamics How Loud Is Too Loud? Dynamic Markings Dynamics Dynamic marks serve practical value in balancing different sections within a group, but can also be used to enhance mood or expressive qualities. Dynamics and Expression Graphic symbols are used to indicate Crescendo (gradually louder) and Diminuendo (gradually softer)
- 5. Elements of Music: Dynamics Dynamics and Expression Dynamic Markings Dynamics Here insert information from How Loud Is Too Loud? How Loud Is Too Loud? .
- 6. Listening Examples Assessments to include make a chart of dynamic levels Analyze and map out dynamic changes in a given recording Compare use of dynamics in different historical styles or genres Make a chart showingh How Loud Is Too Loud?
- 7. In Greater Depth Assessments to include make a chart of dynamic levels Analyze and map out dynamic changes in a given recording Compare use of dynamics in different historical styles or genres Make a chart showingh How Loud Is Too Loud?
- 8. Assessment Assessments to include make a chart of dynamic levels Analyze and map out dynamic changes in a given recording Compare use of dynamics in different historical styles or genres Make a chart showingh How Loud Is Too Loud?