Submitted by Stephanie Menefee, Tacoma, Washington

Idea posted February 17, 2004

I did movement for "Forte Piano" (from Music K-8, Vol. 13, No. 1) with my kids last year and it only added to the hilarity of the song! (In a good way!)

  • Forte = clenched fists on hips, stern look on face (furrowed brow)
  • Piano = clasp hands in front, one hand on top of the other, "prim and proper" look on face
  • Fortissimo = arms up over the head, straight, going out slightly (like a 'V')
  • Pianissimo = cup hands to mouth like a megaphone
  • Big Crescendo = palms together, backs of hands facing up and down (not side to side), open like a crocodile mouth.

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