Timbre Flashcards
1
Q
Tremilando
A
Lit trembling rapid repetition of a note or rapid alternation of two notes
2
Q
String quartet
A
Two violins a cello and a viola
3
Q
Ripieno
A
Main group of ensemble instrument in a concerto grossi
4
Q
Harmonics
A
High eerie sounds produced on a string instrument by lightly touching the string at certain points guitar or violin
5
Q
Concertino
A
The small group of solo instrumentalists in a concerto grosso
6
Q
Coloratura
A
High florid singing involving elaborate ornamentation of a melody
7
Q
Arco
A
Playing with a bow
8
Q
Baritone
A
Medium male singer
9
Q
Bassoon
A
Lowest woodwind instrument it uses a double reed
10
Q
Bodhran
A
Celtic wooden drum held in one hand and played with wooden beater
11
Q
Clarsach
A
Small Scottish harp
12
Q
Con sordino
A
Muted instrument
