What are the dynamic levels of the music? Do gradual or sudden changes

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occur?

Title: Calmness
Tempo: 90 BPM

Dynamic markings:
- Pianissimo in measures 1-8
- Fortissimo in measures 9-16

Instrument: Piano

Key signature: C major

Composition:
(1) E - D - C - G - A - B - C - D (piano)
(2) E - F - G - A - B - G - F - E (piano)
(3) D - E - F - G - F - E - D - C (piano)
(4) G - A - B - C - D - E - D - C (piano)
(5) A - B - C - D - E - F - G - A (piano)
(6) B - A - G - F - E - D - C - B (piano)
(7) E - D - C - B - A - G - F - E (piano)
(8) G - A - B - C - D - E - F - G (piano)
(9) B - C - D - E - F - E - D - C (piano)
(10) A - G - F - E - D - C - B - A (piano)
(11) F - E - D - C - B - A - G - F (piano)
(12) D - C - B - A - G - F - E - D (piano)
(13) E - G - B - D - F - A - C - E (piano)
(14) F - D - B - G - E - C - A - F (piano)
(15) G - E - C - A - B - D - F - G (piano)
(16) C - E - G - B - D - F - A - C (piano)

This composition starts soft and peaceful and gradually builds to a powerful and dramatic climax before returning to C's calm tonic note.

Answer 1

The dynamic levels of the music start from pianissimo (very soft) in measures 1-8 and gradually increase to fortissimo (very loud) in measures 9-16. The changes in dynamics are gradual and help create a sense of tension and release in the music.