G) Articulations and other Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Accent
A
Emphasize the note when it is played
2
Q
Attacca
A
Go on to the next (movement, page, etc) without a break
3
Q
Da capo/D.C.
A
Repeat from the beginning
4
Q
Dal segno/ D.S.
A
Repeat from the sign
5
Q
Fermata
A
Pause; hold the note or rest for longer than its written value
6
Q
Fine
A
The end; end the piece here
7
Q
loco
A
Return to the original pitch; used after 8va and 8vb
8
Q
mano destra
A
Right hand
9
Q
mano sinistra
A
Left hand
10
Q
ottava
A
Octave, the interval of an 8th
11
Q
ottava alta/8va
A
Play one octave higher
12
Q
ottava bassa/8vb
A
Play one octave lower
13
Q
Repeat signs
A
Repeat the passage between the double dotted barlines
14
Q
simile
A
Like; the same as
15
Q
staccato
A
Detatched; separated from the note that follows it
