dynamics and expressive techniques

Question 1

DYN + ET: dynamics

Answer 1

• changes
• descriptions
• emphasis

Question 2

articulation

Answer 2

• staccato
• legato/slurred/smooth
• accents

Question 3

ornamentation

Answer 3

• trill
• turn
• grace notes/appoggiatura
• mordent

Question 4

vocal/instrumental techniques

Answer 4

• voice - whispers, clicks, pops
• strings - con sordino, col legno
• percussion - brushes
• brass - mutes
• woodwind - flutter tongue

Question 5

DYN + ET: things that get their own branch

Answer 5

• vibrato
• electronic manipulation
• tempo changes