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Notation reference
Dynamics
Dynamics indicate the loudness of the music, and can be combined with other instructions to give the performer a detailed understanding of how to perform the music, while also leaving room for interpretation.
Gradual dynamics
Gradual dynamics indicate a change in volume that happens incrementally over the specified duration. They usually appear either as hairpins or as text instructions, such as cresc. or dim..
Hiding/Showing flared ends on hairpins
Flared ends are usually shown at the end of crescendo hairpins and indicate a sudden burst in volume at the end of the crescendo. You can hide/show flared ends on any hairpin.

Hiding/Showing flared ends on hairpins

Flared ends are usually shown at the end of crescendo hairpins and indicate a sudden burst in volume at the end of the crescendo. You can hide/show flared ends on any hairpin.

Note

You can only show flared ends on hairpins with solid lines.

Procedure

Select the hairpins on which you want to hide/show flared ends.
In the Properties panel, activate/deactivate Flared end in the Dynamics group.

Result

A flared end is shown on the selected dynamics when Flared end is activated, and hidden when it is deactivated.

Example


Figure 1. Crescendo hairpin with flared end hidden	Figure 2. Crescendo hairpin with flared end shown