dynamics
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Sense 1
The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Loudness of sound. — The changing amplitude or level of a sound wave or selection of audio.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Loudness of sound. — The volume with which music is to be performed, denoted by such terms as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, or forte.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dynamics” mean?
The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Is “dynamics” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.