Dynamics
Musical Term
The varying levels of volume in music, from very soft (pianissimo) to very loud (fortissimo).
More Musical Term Terms
A cappella
Singing without instrumental accompaniment, typically performed by a choir or vocal group.
Bpm
Beats Per Minute - a measurement of tempo indicating how many beats occur in one minute.
Drone
A sustained note or chord that continues throughout a passage or piece, often in the bass.
Improvisation
The spontaneous creation of music during performance, common in jazz and folk traditions.
Intonation
The accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, or the specific pitch system used.
Metronome
A device that produces regular ticks or beats at a specified tempo, used for practice.