Articulation Flashcards
1
Q
What symbol is used to play the note short and detached?
A
Staccato:
a note with a dot underneath or above.
𝅘𝅥
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2
Q
What symbol is used to play the note louder, with special emphasis?
A
Accent:
a note with an arrowhead underneath or above.
𝅘𝅥
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3
Q
The symbol for a sudden, strong accent.
A
Sforzando:
sf or sfz
4
Q
The symbol that holds a note for its full value.
A
Tenuto:
a note with a line underneath or above.
5
Q
The symbol that holds a note longer than its normal value.
A
Fermata:
a note with half a circle and a dot inside.
𝄐
