ASO Terms

Question 1

moving tip to frog

Answer 1

up bow - V

Question 2

moving frog to tip

Answer 2

down bow - II

Question 3

primarily connected bow stroke with distinct, separate bows

Answer 3

detache

Question 4

connecting more than one note per bow without stopping

Answer 4

slur

Question 5

short, stopped strokes with the bow remaining on the string

Answer 5

staccato

Question 6

stroke with the bow bouncing off the string

Answer 6

spiccato

Question 7

slightly enunciate each note within a slur using bow weight and speed

Answer 7

portato

Question 8

with the bow

Answer 8

arco

Question 9

plucked

Answer 9

pizzicato

Question 10

hammered; heavily accented staccato

Answer 10

martele

Question 11

an effect produced by rapidly alternating down and up bows

Answer 11

tremolo

Question 12

linked spiccato notes in the same direction

Answer 12

staccato volant

Question 13

thrown/rebound stroke usually in groups of 2 or 3

Answer 13

ricochet

Question 14

flute-like bowing played near the fingerboard

Answer 14

flautando

Question 15

the effect produced by striking the string with the stick

Answer 15

col legno

Question 16

an icy, whistling effect produced by purposely playing too close to the bridge

Answer 16

sul ponticello

Question 17

used for viola and trombone to avoid excessive ledger lines: middle C is the center line

Answer 17

alto clef

Question 18

used for cello, trombone, bassoon, and double bass: middle C is the fourth line from the bottom

Answer 18

tenor clef

Question 19

slight variation of pitch by left hand motion used to add warmth

Answer 19

vibrato

Question 20

What is the name of this year’s All-State Orchestra Conductor?

Answer 20

Dr. David Mackenzie

Question 21

What are the names of the composers and pieces on this year’s ASO concert?

Answer 21

Symphony No. 2 - Jean Sibelius

Lyric Suite - Edvard Grieg

Academic Festival Overture - Johannes Brahms