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