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which set of symbols are in order from softest to loudest

pp, mf, ff.
mf, mp, f.
p, f, mf.
mp, pp, p.

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To determine the order of dynamics from softest to loudest, we can break down the symbols:

  • pp: pianississimo (very, very soft)
  • p: piano (soft)
  • mp: mezzo-piano (moderately soft)
  • mf: mezzo-forte (moderately loud)
  • f: forte (loud)
  • ff: fortissimo (very loud)

Now let's analyze the given sets:

  1. pp, mf, ff:

    • pp (softest) → mf → ff (loudest)
    • Order: pp < mf < ff

  2. mf, mp, f:

    • mp (soft) → mf → f (loud)
    • Order: mp < mf < f

  3. p, f, mf:

    • p (soft) → mf → f (loud)
    • Order: p < mf < f

  4. mp, pp, p:

    • pp (softest) → p → mp (moderately soft)
    • Order: pp < p < mp (this is incorrect)

By comparing these, the correct order from softest to loudest in each set is:

  • Set 1: pp, mf, ff (softest to loudest)
  • Set 2: mp, mf, f (soft to loud)
  • Set 3: p, mf, f (soft to loud)
  • Set 4: Incorrect order.

Thus, the best answer for a correct order from softest to loudest is in Set 1: pp, mf, ff.