Timbre Flashcards
1
Q
Coloratura
A
High, florid singing involving elaborate ornamentation of a melody.
2
Q
Concertino
A
The small group of solo instrumentalists in a concerto gross.
3
Q
Harmonics
A
The high eerie sounds produced on a string instrument by lightly touching the string at certain points. Harmonics can be played on any instrument with strings.
4
Q
Ripieno
A
The main group of ensemble instruments in a concerto grosso.
5
Q
String quartet
A
Two violins, a viola and a cello.
6
Q
Tremolando
A
Rapid repetition of a note (string instrument) or rapid alternation of two notes (any instrument).
7
Q
Staccato
A
The notes are short and detached.
