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  1. @Glossary@1
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  3. @Dynamics:@2
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  5. The term signifies the different degrees of loudness or softness in music.
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  7. Following is a table of the most important dynamic marks used in music:
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  9. Name                         Symbol              Meaning
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  11. piano pianissimo            ppp                 very very soft
  12. pianissimo                     pp                       very soft
  13. piano                             p                          soft
  14. mezzo piano              mp                        moderately soft
  15. mezzo forte               mf                        moderately loud
  16. forte                         f                           loud
  17. fortissimo                   ff                   very loud
  18. forte fortissimo            fff                    very very loud
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  21. See crescendo and decrescendo.
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  23. These  degrees of loudness are usually differently interpreted by players and conductors.
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