The Fundamentals of Dynamic Playing in Music
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The two basic dynamics (that can later be altered by modifiers) are piano and forte. Piano means soft, and forte means loud. Both of these are Italian musical terms. As you continue to study music, you’ll find that most terms are Italian, though some also come from French, German, English, and Spanish. Music is often described as a universal language, and whether or not this is true for interpretation of music by different cultures, we find that most western music societies are able to… Read more »
