Terms Pertaining to Articulation and Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
Arco
A
With the bow
2
Q
Détaché
A
Each note bowed separately; played broadly
3
Q
Col legno
A
With the stick of the bow
4
Q
Legato
A
Smooth, connected
5
Q
Marcato
A
With distinct emphasis
6
Q
Pizzicato
A
Pluck strings with fingers
7
Q
Rinforzando
A
With special accent/emphasis
8
Q
Sforzando
A
Form of attack, emphasis
9
Q
Sostenuto
A
Sustained
10
Q
Staccato
A
Seperated
11
Q
Tenuto
A
Hold for full value
12
Q
Pianissimo
pp
A
Very soft
13
Q
Piano
p
A
Soft
14
Q
Mezzo piano
mp
A
Moderately soft
15
Q
Mezzo forte
mf
A
Moderately loud
16
Q
Forte
f
A
Loud
17
Q
Fortissimo
ff
A
Very loud
18
Q
Forte-piano
fp
A
Loud attack then suddenly soft
19
Q
Crescendo
cresc.
A
Becoming louder
20
Q
Decrescendo
decresc.
A
Becoming softer
21
Q
Diminuendo
dim.
A
Diminishing
22
Q
Subito piano
sub. p
A
Suddenly soft
