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Timbre and Dynamics
Quick questions on Playing techniques and articulation - SQA Higher Music
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What is articulation?Show answer
Articulation is how notes are started and joined. Legato joins notes smoothly with no gaps, giving a flowing line; staccato separates them into short, detached sounds. An accent stresses a particular note; a slur joins a group of notes under one bow or breath. These shape the phrasing and character of a melody and are frequent listening answers.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the difference between pizzicato and arco? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How do legato and staccato differ? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
What does con sordino do to the sound? [1 mark]
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