Performance Indications/Special Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Con sordino
A
Playing with a mute.
2
Q
Senza sordino
A
Playing without a mute.
3
Q
Tremolo
A
Very fast repetition of one note or alternation of two notes.
4
Q
Sul ponticello
A
Bowing near the bridge to create a harsh sound.
5
Q
Sul tasto
A
Bowing over the fingerboard to create a whispering sound.
6
Q
Col legno
A
Striking the strings with the wood of the bow.
7
Q
Naturale
A
Returning to a normal playing style.
