| Term | Symbol | Definition |
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| Crescendo | ( cresc. ) | Gradually becoming Louder |
| Decrescendo | ( decres. ) | Gradually becoming Softer |
| Diminuendo | ( dim. ) | Gradually becoming Softer |
| Pianissimo | ( pp ) | Very Soft |
| Piano | ( p ) | Soft |
| Mezzo piano | ( mp ) | Moderately Soft |
| Mezzo Forte | ( mf ) | Moderately Loud |
| Forte | ( f ) | Loud |
| Fortissimo | ( ff ) | Very Loud |
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