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