Dynamic markings in music indicate the volume of sound, and they are commonly used to guide performers on how loudly or softly to play. Here’s the correct order of common dynamic markings from softest to loudest:
- pp - pianississimo (very soft)
- p - piano (soft)
- mp - mezzo-piano (moderately soft)
- mf - mezzo-forte (moderately loud)
- f - forte (loud)
- ff - fortissimo (very loud)
- fff - fortississimo (extremely loud)
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