ocr: Dynamics - lof2 Dynamics refers to degrees of loudness in music. Composers put dynamic marks(customarly written in Italian and usually abbreviated)in a score to indicate how loudly or softly various passages should be played. But the terms are relative, because loud for the flute, for example, is quite different from loud for the trombone. Also, each instrument has a differentrange of dynamics the bassoon, for instance, cannot be played as softly or loudly as the clarinet. Rhythm 0n? Tempo Guide Reference Guide