+A @code{Dynamics} context is available to engrave dynamics on
+their own horizontal line. Use spacer rests to indicate timing.
+(Notes in a @code{Dynamics} context will also take up
+musical time, but will not be engraved.)
+The @code{Dynamics} context can usefully contain some other
+items such as text scripts, text spanners, and piano pedal marks.
+
+@lilypond[verbatim,quote]
+<<
+ \new Staff \relative c' {
+ c2 d4 e |
+ c4 e e,2 |
+ g'4 a g a |
+ c1 |
+ }
+ \new Dynamics {
+ s1\< |
+ s1\f |
+ s2\dim s2-"rit." |
+ s1\p |
+ }
+>>
+@end lilypond