Basics
The Italian term for "to pluck".
What is pizzicato?
To play a note disconnected with short stopped bow strokes.
What is Staccato?
A method of playing two notes a the same time.
What is a double stop?
Vibrato is created by moving what part of the musician's body.
What is the wrist/arm?
What is the formula for a scale?
The Italian term for "to play with the bow".
What is arco?
To bounce the bow on the string.
What is spiccato?
Key Signature with 2 Flats.
What is B-Flat Major?
Return to original speed.
What is Tempo Primo?
The bow starts at the tip and is drawn towards to the frog.
What is an up bow?
Repeated notes played very fast at the tip of the bow.
What is tremolo?
An emphasis at the beginning of a note.
What is an accent?
This rhythm is equal to 3 Eighth notes.
What is a dotted quarter note?
This is a term for symbol that looks like a hat, that causes the bow to be drawn from the frog to the tip.
What is down bow?
Playing in a smooth style.
What is Legato?
This section performs the lowest pitches in orchestra.
What is the bass?
Key Signature with 3 Sharps.
What is A Major?
When a musician creates their own music while performing.
What is improvisation?
What is a hooked bow?
To play several different notes together in one bow direction.
What is a slur?
This instrument uses a clef not found in piano music.
What is the viola?
The key signature with F# and C#.
What is D Major?