Instrumental Techniques Flashcards by Izzie Hurst | Brainscape

Q

Glissando

A

(Slide) Slide up or down from one note to another

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Con Sordino

A

The use of a mute

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Q

Pizzicato

A

Plucking the strings

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Q

Arco

A

Using the bow

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Q

Melisma

A

A word sung with lots of different notes

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Q

Col Legno

A

Use the back of the bow

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