Which dynamic progression is the loudest to the softest

Answer 1

In musical dynamics, the common progression from loudest to softest is as follows:

1. Forte (f) - loud
2. Fortissimo (ff) - very loud
3. Mezzo forte (mf) - moderately loud
4. Piano (p) - soft
5. Pianissimo (pp) - very soft

So a possible progression from loudest to softest would be: Fortissimo (ff) > Forte (f) > Mezzo Forte (mf) > Piano (p) > Pianissimo (pp).

Some other dynamic markings exist, but this captures the most commonly used ones in terms of intensity.