Instrumental Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Pizzicato
A
Plucking
2
Q
Arco
A
Bowing
3
Q
Con sordino
A
With mutes (softly)
4
Q
Senza Sordino
A
Without mutes (louder)
5
Q
Col Legato
A
Play with wood of the bow
6
Q
Sul Ponticello
A
Play bow near the bridge of the instrument
7
Q
Sul Tastiers
A
Play on/near fingerboard
8
Q
Glissando
A
Sliding/gliding up or down a string
9
Q
Tremolando
A
Quick, repeated bowing on same note
10
Q
Vibrato
A
Quivering/shaking effect
11
Q
Fanfare
A
(Brass) proclamatory flourish, often used on ceremonial occasions
12
Q
Harmonics
A
The fundamental note sounds with a selection of its overtones
