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Timbre and Dynamics Concepts
Quick questions on Playing techniques and effects: pizzicato, arco, tremolo, distortion - SQA National 5 Music
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In a tense film scene the violins rapidly tremble on a single held note, creating shimmer and suspense. Name the technique. [1 mark]
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A clean electric guitar sound is given a long echoing wash so it seems to ring on in a large hall. Name the effect. [1 mark]
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How is pizzicato different from staccato? [1 mark]
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