Articulation Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
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Staccato

A

Playing short, detached notes.

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2
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Legato

A

Playing smoothly as though the notes are joined together.

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3
Q

Pizzicato

A

Plucking the strings of a violin, viola, cello or double bass.

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4
Q

Tremolo

A

Rapid playing of a single repeated note.

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5
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Accent/Sforzando

A

A sudden emphasis or stress on a note.

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6
Q

Arco

A

Playing the strings using a bow.

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