Dynamics (Grade V) Objectives:: P or Piano, Which Means "Soft" F or Forte, Which Means "Loud"
Dynamics (Grade V) Objectives:: P or Piano, Which Means "Soft" F or Forte, Which Means "Loud"
(Grade V)
Objectives:
Distinguished among the different dynamic markings such as pianissimo (pp), piano (p),
messopiano (mp), messoforte (mf), forte (f), fortissimo (ff).
Compared different levels and changes of music
Valued the essence of knowing the different dynamics of music.
Content Standard:
demonstrates understanding of concepts pertaining to volume in music
applies dynamics to musical selections
Content:
PROCEDURES/LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Lesson Proper
Dynamics refers to the softness and loudness of the sound. The term is also applied to
the written or printed musical notation used to indicate dynamics. Dynamics are relative and
do not refer to specific volume levels.
Dynamic Changes
Application:
Task 1.
Students will be given a task about “The Raindrop”. They will perform it by tapping their desk
every time they will be asked about the sound of a “raindrop” while stamping their feet for the sound
of a “heavy rain” and moderately going faster or softer clapping of their hands incorporating a
raindrop moderately going to a heavy rain and the latter.
Assessment:
Compare different levels and changes (loudness and softness) of music using 1 example
of situation in each dynamic marking.
Evaluation:
(Matching Type)
B. Multiple Choice
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
_____ 1. How do you define dynamics?
a. refers to the softness and loudness of the sound
b. a sign indicating a momentary departure from the key signature by raising or lowering a
note.
c. a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
d. vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of
form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
_____ 4. Genesis has switched on the radio, but her mother is unable to hear it, so she has
instructed him to increase the level. What dynamic markings did her mother used?
a. decrescendo
b. Crescendo
c. Mezzo Forte
d. Mezzo Piano
_____ 5. Heavy Rain can be classified as what kind of dynamic marking?
a. f
b. pp
c. p
d. mp
Guidelines:
In making your scrapbook you need to include the following:
a. Cover Page (Title of the Activity, Name, Grade and Section)
b. Definition of Dyamic Markings and its different levels
c. Object/Things/Animals that produces Soft Sound
d. Object/Things/Animals that produces Loud Sound
e. Real life situations in relation to the 4 remaining dynamic markings of music.
Example: Genesis has switched on the radio, but her mother is unable to hear it, so she
has instructed him to increase the level. (Crescendo)
a. mezzo piano (mp)
b. mezzo forte (mf)
c. crescendo <
d. decrescendo >
f. The deadline of the submission of your scrapbook is 3 days before your quarterly exam.
Activity/Project:
SCRAPBOOK
The students will look for an image of an object, a thing or an animal that produces a soft
and loud sound. They will then paste it in their scrapbook showing their understanding on what is the
difference between the dynamic marking; forte and piano. After which they will give one situation for
each remaining dynamic marking which are the;
o mezzo piano (mp)
o mezzo forte (mf)
o crescendo <
o decrescendo >
Rubric:
The following are your guide in making your scrapbook project.
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Extremely well organized: logical format: organization
enhanced project and was very effective.
Word processed or neatly written, clean and neatly
bound in a cover.
Very clever and presented with originality, a unique
approach, truly enhanced the project.
The dynamic markings were clearly included and
arranged according to their designated symbols.