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