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Which of the following correctly orders dynamic markings from softest to loudest? Responses piano, mezzo-forte, mezzo-piano, forte piano, mezzo-forte, mezzo-piano, forte - no response given pianissimo, piano, fortissimo, forte pianissimo, piano, fortissimo, forte - no response given piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo - no response given pianissimo, mezzo-piano, piano, forte pianissimo, mezzo-piano, piano, forte - no response given

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To correctly order the dynamic markings from softest to loudest, we have the following definitions:

  • pianissimo (pp): very soft
  • piano (p): soft
  • mezzo-piano (mp): moderately soft
  • mezzo-forte (mf): moderately loud
  • forte (f): loud
  • fortissimo (ff): very loud

Now, let's analyze the options given to find the correct order:

  1. piano, mezzo-forte, mezzo-piano, forte

    • This is out of order as mezzo-piano is between piano and mezzo-forte.

  2. pianissimo, piano, fortissimo, forte

    • This is incorrect as fortissimo is louder than forte.

  3. piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo

    • This is correctly ordered, as forte is louder than mezzo-forte and fortissimo is the loudest.

  4. pianissimo, mezzo-piano, piano, forte

    • This is incorrect as piano should come before mezzo-piano.

  5. pianissimo, mezzo-piano, piano, forte

    • This is a repeat of the prior option, similarly incorrect.

Therefore, the correct order from softest to loudest is:

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