Click on the play button below to listen to an excerpt from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Festival Overture "The Year 1812" in E-flat Major, op. 49. What is a possible dynamic marking for this excerpt? (1 point) Responses fortissimo fortissimo mezzo forte mezzo forte mezzo piano mezzo piano pianissimo

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A possible dynamic marking for an excerpt from Tchaikovsky’s Festival Overture "The Year 1812" might be fortissimo. This piece is known for its bold and dramatic elements, especially during climactic moments, which typically feature very strong dynamics. However, the specific dynamic can depend on the exact section of the piece being referenced. If you’re looking at a more subdued section, it might be mezzo piano or another marking. But given the overall character of the piece, fortissimo is a strong candidate.