Which of the following correctly orders dynamic markings from softest to loudest?

Question

Responses

piano, mezzo-forte, mezzo-piano, forte
piano, mezzo-forte, mezzo-piano, forte

pianissimo, piano, fortissimo, forte
pianissimo, piano, fortissimo, forte

piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo
piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo

pianissimo, mezzo-piano, piano, forte

Answer 1

pianissimo, piano, mezzo-piano, forte

Answer 2

Which of the following does not mean to get softer?
(1 point)
Responses

crescendo
crescendo

diminuendo
diminuendo

decresc.
decresc.

A symbol shows two horizontal lines that start apart at the left and come together to a point at the right.

Answer 3

crescendo