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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.
Dynamic modifiers
Modifiers add further detail to dynamics than simply their volume level, and can help guide how a player performs a note or phrase. Modifiers include poco a poco, molto and subito. They are also known as expressive text.

Dynamic modifiers

Modifiers add further detail to dynamics than simply their volume level, and can help guide how a player performs a note or phrase. Modifiers include poco a poco, molto and subito. They are also known as “expressive text”.

In Dorico Pro, modifiers must accompany a dynamic level, such as  or .

You can input dynamic modifiers by entering them into the dynamics popover alongside an immediate dynamic or by clicking available options in the Dynamics panel. You can also add dynamic modifiers to existing dynamics.

Tip

You can hide immediate dynamics if you only want to show the modifier.
You can change the default appearance and position of modifiers, such as subito and possibile, on the Dynamics page in Engrave > Engraving Options.