Year 8 Music Listening Worksheet: Dynamics
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Year 8
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This worksheet focuses on understanding and identifying dynamics in music. Listen carefully to each scenario and answer the questions based on what you hear.
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Year 8 Music Listening Worksheet: Dynamics
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Grade Year 8
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This worksheet focuses on understanding and identifying dynamics in music. Listen carefully to each scenario and answer the questions based on what you hear.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
In a piece of music, the performer starts softly and gradually becomes louder. What is the term used to describe this increase in volume?
[3 marks]2.
Describe what is meant by the term 'pianissimo' when referring to dynamics in music.
[3 marks]3.
You hear a section where the music suddenly becomes very loud and intense. What dynamic marking might be used to indicate this sudden increase?
[3 marks]4.
Listen to the description: the music begins loudly, then gradually gets softer. What is this dynamic change called?
[3 marks]5.
Explain the difference between 'mezzo forte' and 'forte' in terms of volume.
[4 marks]6.
Imagine a musical piece where the performer suddenly plays very softly after a loud section. What dynamic marking might the composer use to indicate this?
[3 marks]7.
Describe how a composer might indicate a gradual increase in volume over several measures.
[4 marks]8.
Sketch a simple musical staff with a crescendo marking. Provide a large blank space for students to draw in between the symbols. Describe what the correct sketch should include.
[6 marks]Drawing / Sketch space
9.
Listening carefully, you notice the music remains at a consistent level of loudness. What term describes this steady volume?
[3 marks]10.
Explain why dynamics are important in music performance.
[4 marks]11.
Describe a scenario where a sudden change in dynamics might be used to create drama or excitement in a piece of music.
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- 1/2/2026
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- 1/2/2026
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