Articulation and Other Music Terms Test Flashcards
When does the articulation “Detache” mean?
Normal Articulation
When does the articulation “Tenuto” mean?
Long
When does the articulation “Staccato” mean?
Short and detached
When does the articulation “Accent” mean?
Emphasized
When does the articulation “Marcato” mean?
Accent and staccato
When does the articulation “Sfz” mean?
Strong emphasis
When does the articulation “Dolce” mean?
Sweetly
What does the music term “Sharp sign” mean?
Raises a note 1/2 step
What does the music term “Flat sign” mean?
Lowers a note 1/2 step
What does the music term “Natural sign” mean?
Negates the effect of a sharp or a flat
What does the music term “Accidental” mean?
A sharp, flat, or natural sign not in the key signature
What does the music term “Enharmonic” mean?
Two names for the same note
What does the music term “Tie” mean?
A symbol to connect two notes of the same pitch
What does the music term “Slur” mean?
A symbol to connect two different notes without articulation
What does the music term “Blend” mean?
Adjust your volume to match other players
What does the music term “Fermata” mean?
Hold note until the conductor indicates to stop
Articulation: Normal Articulation
Detache
Articulation: Long
Tenuto
Articulation: Short and detached
Staccato
Articulation: Emphasized
Accent
Articulation: Accent and staccato
Marcato
Articulation: Strong emphasis
Sfz
Articulation: Sweetly
Dolce
Music Term: Raises a note 1/2 step
Sharp sign
Music Term: Lowers a note 1/2 step
Flat sign
Music Term: Negates the effect of a sharp or a flat
Natural sign
Music Term: A sharp, flat, or natural sign not in the key signature
Accidental
Music Term: Two names for the same note
Enharmonic
Music Term: A symbol to connect two notes of the same pitch
Tie
Music Term: A symbol to connect two different notes without articulation
Slur
Music Term: Adjust your volume to match other players
Blend
Music Term: Hold note until the conductor indicates to stop
Fermata
