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