Articulations and Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Sul ponticello
A
near the bridge: raspy
2
Q
Sul tasto
A
near the fingerboard: muted
3
Q
Col legno
A
with wood: hollow
4
Q
Stopped horn
A
delicate, metallic
5
Q
Half-stopped horn
A
covered, lowered half step
6
Q
Straight mute
A
delicate metallic
7
Q
Cup mute
A
nasal
8
Q
Plunger mute
A
whomp
9
Q
Harmon mute
A
cold
10
Q
Detaché
A
alternating bows, on the string
11
Q
Legato
A
single stroke, on the string
12
Q
Portato
A
pushes within stroke, on the string
13
Q
Martele
A
attack staccato, on the string
14
Q
Spiccato
A
bounce staccato, off the string
