What does the term crescendo mean?

1. gradually get faster
2. gradually get slower
3. gradually get louder
4. gradually get softer

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The term "crescendo" means 3. gradually get louder. It refers to a gradual increase in volume in music.

What are these symbols in order from softest to loudest? (pp, mf, ff.)

The symbols you mentioned represent different dynamics in music. In order from softest to loudest, they are:

  1. pp (pianissimo) - very soft
  2. mf (mezzo-forte) - moderately loud
  3. ff (fortissimo) - very loud

So the correct order is: pp, mf, ff.

accelerando is when music gets faster correct?

Yes, that's correct! "Accelerando" is a musical term that indicates a gradually increasing tempo, meaning the music should get faster over time.