Expressive Techniques

Question 1

4 main branches of Expressive Techniques.

Answer 1

1. Articulation
2. Tempo Changes
3. Instrumental Techniques
4. Ornamentation

Question 2

Elements of Articulation.

Answer 2

1. Mezzo Staccato
2. Tenuto
3. Legato/Slurs
4. Staccato
5. Accents
6. Grace notes

Question 3

Elements of Ornamentation.

Answer 3

1. Trills
2. Turns
3. Mordent
4. Acciaccatura
5. Appoggiatura

Question 4

Tempo Changes that impact Expressive Techniques.

Answer 4

1. Rubato
2. Fermata
3. Ritenuto
4. Accelerando
5. Ritardando
6. Rallentando

Question 5

Instrumental Techniques are used as Expressive Techniques.

Answer 5

1. Pizzicato
2. Arco
3. Col legno
4. Rolls
5. Cross stick
6. Vibrato
7. Con sordino
8. Double/triple stopping
9. Falsetto
10. Non-traditional techniques
11. Melisma/syllabic
12. Glissando
13. Lyrics (word painting)
14. Strumming