Instrumental Techniques - All Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Glissando
A
Sliding smoothly between notes (slide on guitar)
2
Q
Attacca
A
Attach the notes (like putting an accent on each note)
3
Q
Tenuto
A
Holding notes for their full length
4
Q
Staccato
A
A dot placed above or below a note. Means to play it short
5
Q
Slur
A
Curved line above or below notes. Mean to play smoothly
6
Q
Harmonics
A
Most notable on strings (see guitar definition below)
7
Q
Detache
A
Detached
8
Q
Con sordino
A
With a mute (dampen the sound)
