Instruments
The 2nd largest string instrument
cello
mf
Mezzo forte moderatly loud
name one way to play a violin
arco or pizzicato
largo
slow
Homohonic
1 melody played witha harmony
what is a chmber orchestra
a small orchestra about 5 intruments can fit into a room
crecendo
Graudaully getting louder
name for notes played smoothly
leagto
presto
quckly
polyphonic
2 melodies played at the same time
What family is the Harpsichord in
Percussion
diminuendo
Gradually getting softer
what unique sound quality does a harsichord have
Tinny
retardando
Slowing down
monophonic
1 melody
a player who plays alone
soloist
sfz
Sforzando suddnedly very loud
a continued string section is called
Basso continuo on the string
speeding up
accelerando
harmony
two or more notes played together
arco
Subito P
Suudently very quiet
what is a thrill
rapid alternaition netween on note and the one jsut above it
andante
at a walking pace
counter melody
a melody played agaisnt the main one