NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MAPEH 6- MUSIC
Quarter 3 – Week 2
LESSON 2: USES VARIED DYNAMICS IN A SONG PERFORMANCE
(MU6DY-IIIH-2)

EXPECTATIONS
Objectives:
▪ Demonstrate understanding of the concept of dynamics through a wide variety of
dynamic levels
▪ Identify the different dynamic marks in the song.
▪ Use varied dynamics in a song performance.

PRETEST

Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is not. Write the answer on
the space provided.
_________1. The elements of music that refers to the degree of loudness and
softness is called dynamics.
_________2. Piano means very very soft.
_________3. Crescendo means gradually becoming loud.
_________4. Fortissimo means very loud.
_________5. Dynamics does not affect the moods and feelings of the music.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

REVIEW: Identify the kinds of forms described in each sentence below. Write
your answer on the space provided.
________1. A form of music that has 2 contrasting sections (AB)
_________2. It has contrasting sections in between repetitions of the A section (ABACA)
_________3. It has 3 sections, the third section similar to the first; (ABC)
_________4. Song uses the same melody repeated over and over, with different text for
each repetition. (AAA) The hymn 'Amazing Grace' is an example of this
form.
__________5. It is the overall structure and organization of music

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Dynamics refer to the loudness and softness of music and are marked in Italian
words. It beautifully adjusts the degrees of sound volume when a song or piece is
performed. Dynamics help listeners to feel the emotion and the mood of music. It adds
beauty and expression in a musical composition. Below are some examples of dynamic
levels, their meanings and their symbolic markings.

Italian Term Meaning Symbol

Pianississimo Very, very soft ppp
Pianissimo Very soft pp
Piano soft p
Mezzo piano Medium soft mp
Mezzo forte Medium loud mf
forte loud f
Fortissimo Very loud ff
Fortississimo Very very loud fff
Crescendo (cresc.) Gradually becoming loud

Decrescendo (decresc.) Gradually becoming soft

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1: Write the missing letters to complete each dynamic marking.

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ACTIVITY 2: Sort all dynamic markings from softest to loudest and write their
meanings underneath the chart.

ACTIVITY 3: Sing “Sitsiritsit” by following the dynamic marks in each line of the
song.

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ACTIVITY 4: Analyze the musical score “Magtanin ay Masaya”. In your notebook,
answer the questions that follow. Then perform the song through a video
presentation to be submitted to your teacher.

1. What dynamic marks are seen in the song? _____________

2. What does each dynamic marking mean? _____________
3. How did the dynamics affect your mood? _____________

RUBRICS:
Criteria Excellent Very Good Fair (2) Needs
(5) Good (3) Improvement
(4) (1)
The presentation is a
delight to the ears of the
audience
The performer followed
dynamic markings
correctly
Mastery of the lesson is
evident in the overall
performance
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 REMEMBER

• The loudness and softness in music is called dynamics.

• Dynamics are indicated in Italian words with corresponding symbols in a composition.
• The soft levels of dynamic symbols are ppp, pp, p, mp
• The loud levels of dynamic symbols are fff, ff, f, mf
• Crescendo means gradually becoming loud.
• Decrescendo means gradually becoming soft.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Three things I learned in this module:

1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________

Two things I discovered about Dynamics

1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________

One thing I enjoyed doing in this module:

1. ___________________________________________________________

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 POST-TEST

A. Complete the crossword puzzle below by identifying the dynamic marks

being refereed to.

B. Match dynamic marks in Column A with their symbols in Column B.

Write the letters only.

A B
__________1. Crescendo A.

__________2. Pianissimo B.

__________3. Forte C. mp

__________4. Decrescendo D. f

__________5. Mezzo piano E. pp

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 REFERENCE

Blinn, Emily. n.d. Teachers Pay Teachers.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dynamic-Sorting-Worksheet-974650.

Mar, E.S>. 2013. FunandLearnMusic. https://sproutbeat.com/music-worksheet/musical-terms-

on-dynamics-5/.

2016. Muisc In Motion. https://www.musicmotion.com/images/Dynamics_Activity_Guide.pdf.

2019. Puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/code/BuildCrissCross.asp.

Vivian R. Lugue, Maria Socorro L. Romabiles. 2016. "Music and Arts for Fun." In Music and
Arts for Fun, 74-77. Quezon City, Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc.

Prepared by:

MA. CANDELARIA CARMELA L. SUDAYAN

Dona Basilisa Yangco Elementary School
SDO Mandaluyong

Validated by:

SOFIA MARIE G. CARIDO RONNEL D. OLIDAN

Language Validator Design & Layout Validator

JOLE P. SALO
Content Validator
JOLE P.
SALO
Approved:

LEOPOLDO A. MIRANDA JR., EPS-in-charge

Education Program Supervisor, MAPEH
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