Dynamics and tempo markings

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Pretend you are a tiny mouse 🐭. You walk very quietly and slowly. Now pretend you are a big stomping giant 🦍 — you walk LOUD and FAST!

2. 2

   A tiny mouse walks very…?

3. 3

   Here are two music words: 🐭 piano means 'quiet' (like a mouse). 🦍 forte means 'loud' (like a giant). And 🐢 adagio means 'slow' (like a tortoise). 🐇 allegro means 'fast' (like a rabbit).

4. 4

   Let's read one together: 🎵 'Piano, adagio' — what does that mean?

5. 5

   Tap the word that matches 'loud and fast'.

6. 6

   Which word means 'loud' in music?

7. 7

   If a song says 'allegro', how should you play?