Matching Pairs Dynamics and ExpressionOnline version Dynamics and Expression by Toni Frankfort 1 Mezzo Piano 2 Accelerando 3 Fortissimo 4 Crescendo 5 Diminuendo 6 Mezzo Forte 7 Pianissimo 8 Ritardando 9 Staccato 10 Piano 11 Legato 12 Forte Gradually Louder Gradually Softer Medium Loud Medium Soft Soft Smooth Very Loud Loud Very soft Detached Gradually Slower Gradually Faster