What are macrodynamics?

Question

Macrodynamics is the relationship of dynamic markings throughout the entire piece or its large section, as opposed to within a small section such as a measure. Macrodynamics are important to study prior to learning a score, because the same dynamic markings can be reinterpreted depending on larger context. For instance, if the piece has several identical sections with identical dynamic markings, some gradation might be appropriate for overall piece shaping. That is to say, don't play the same section the same way twice.

Answer 1

Macrodynamics are the dynamics in the smaller scale of the music. They are usually not specified on the score, but they are very important to the artistry of music. Microdynamics are used between one note to the next note within a phrase. When you hear a musical phrase is evenly getting louder or softer, or a group of notes are sounded equally played, microdynamics are being used. Otherwise, you will hear it as some notes suddenly louder than the others accidentally, or the overall sound is just not pleasant. In general, it requires good techniques and good ears to execute the microdynamics. Of course, listening to a lot of good music/performance will help to train our ears to become keen to the change of sound.

Answer 2

Macrodynamics is the relationship of dynamic markings throughout the entire piece or its large section, as opposed to within a small section such as a measure. Macrodynamics are important to study prior to learning a score, because the same dynamic markings can be reinterpreted depending on larger context. For instance, if the piece has several identical sections with identical dynamic markings, some gradation might be appropriate for overall piece shaping. That is to say, don't play the same section the same way twice.