Dynamics
Dynamics are terms or symbols that define the level in which the music is to be played. The dynamics listed below are in order from soft to loud.
Dynamic	Notated	Performed as
Pianissimo	pp	Very soft
Piano	p	Soft
Mezzo Piano	mp	Moderately soft
Mezzo Forte	mf	Moderately loud
Forte	f	Loud
Fortissimo	ff	Very loud