Question

which set of symbols are in order from softest to loudest
pp, mf, ff.
mf, mp, f.
p, f, mf.
mp, pp, p.

Answer 1

To determine the order of dynamics from softest to loudest, we can break down the symbols:

- **pp**: pianississimo (very, very soft)
- **p**: piano (soft)
- **mp**: mezzo-piano (moderately soft)
- **mf**: mezzo-forte (moderately loud)
- **f**: forte (loud)
- **ff**: fortissimo (very loud)

Now let's analyze the given sets:

1. **pp, mf, ff**:
- pp (softest) → mf → ff (loudest)
- Order: pp < mf < ff

2. **mf, mp, f**:
- mp (soft) → mf → f (loud)
- Order: mp < mf < f

3. **p, f, mf**:
- p (soft) → mf → f (loud)
- Order: p < mf < f

4. **mp, pp, p**:
- pp (softest) → p → mp (moderately soft)
- Order: pp < p < mp (this is incorrect)

By comparing these, the correct order from softest to loudest in each set is:

- **Set 1**: pp, mf, ff (softest to loudest)
- **Set 2**: mp, mf, f (soft to loud)
- **Set 3**: p, mf, f (soft to loud)
- **Set 4**: **Incorrect order.**

Thus, the best answer for a correct order from softest to loudest is in **Set 1: pp, mf, ff**.