Articulation Flashcards
Staccato
Detached, short notes
Tongued
A technique used by wind players to place accents to individual notes
Pizzicato
A plucking technique used by string players to add accents to individual notes
Arco
A technique used by string players, notes played with the bow
Tremolo
A rapid trembling effect by string players
Accent
A stress placed on particular notes
Sforzando
A heavy accent, a very loud ‘forced’ note
Legato / slurred
Music that is played smoothly, without gaps between notes
A technique used by wind players to place accents to individual notes
Tongued
A plucking technique used by string players to add accents to individual notes
Pizzicato
A technique used by string players, notes played with the bow
Arco
A rapid trembling effect by string players
Tremolo
A stress placed on particular notes
Accent
A heavy accent, a very loud ‘forced’ note
Sforzando
Music that is played smoothly, without gaps between notes
Legato / slurred
Detached, short notes
Staccato
