Instrumental terms Flashcards
1
Q
Pizzicato
A
Plucking the strings
2
Q
Divisi
A
Two parts sharing the same musical line
3
Q
Double stopping
A
Playing two strings at the same time
4
Q
Arco
A
Using a bow to play a stringed instrument
5
Q
Tremolo
A
A trembling effect moving rapidly on the same note or between two chords eg. using the bow rapidly back and forth
6
Q
Tongued
A
A technique to makes the notes sound separated (woodwind/brass)
7
Q
Slurred
A
Notes are played smoothly
8
Q
Muted
A
Using a mute to change/dampen the sound (brass/strings)
9
Q
Drum roll
A
Notes/Beats in rapid succesion
10
Q
Glissando
A
A rapid glide other the notes
11
Q
Trill
A
Alternating rapidly between two notes
12
Q
Vibrato
A
Making the notes wobble up and down for expression
