Articulation Explored (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What does articulation NOT change about a note?
What does articulation NOT change about a note?
Pitch or overall duration
What symbol is used to indicate that a note should be emphasised?
What symbol is used to indicate that a note should be emphasised?
An accent
Where is an accent symbol placed when the note's stem points downwards?
Where is an accent symbol placed when the note's stem points downwards?
Above the note head
What is the curved line called that indicates legato playing?
What is the curved line called that indicates legato playing?
A slur
How should notes within a slur be played?
How should notes within a slur be played?
Smoothly and joined together
What symbol indicates staccato?
What symbol indicates staccato?
A small dot
How should staccato notes be played?
How should staccato notes be played?
Short and detached
What does a tenuto mark tell the performer to do?
What does a tenuto mark tell the performer to do?
Hold the note for its full value
What does a tenuto mark look like?
What does a tenuto mark look like?
A short horizontal line
What does a fermata look like?
What does a fermata look like?
A small arc with a dot underneath
What does a fermata tell the performer to do?
What does a fermata tell the performer to do?
Hold the note longer than written
Which articulation is used in Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' to create an energetic rhythm?
Which articulation is used in Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' to create an energetic rhythm?
Staccato strings