Dynamics
Strong or Loud
What is Forte
Short and Sticky bow stroke
A single violin player
What is Solo violin
A moderate tempo
What is Moderato (Andante)
Gradually Slowing down
What is Ritardando
Getting gradually softer
What is Decrescendo or Diminuendo
Long and Connected bow stroke
What is Legato
What is a Duet
A quick or brisk tempo
What is Allegro
Very soft or quiet
Bite the string, Sharp attack
What is an Accent
A large group of only string players directed by a conductor
What is a String Orchestra
A very slow tempo
What is Largo
Calm and TRANQUIL
What is Tranquillo
Medium loud
What is Mezzo Forte
Tremble the bow at the tip
What is Tremolo
A group of four string players, two violins, a viola, and a cello, all playing together with no conductor
What is a string quartet
A very fast tempo
What is Presto (Vivace)
Gradually getting faster or ACCELORATING
What is Accelerando
Suddenly Soft
What is Subito Piano
Plucking the string
What is Pizzicato
A large group of strings with winds, brass, and percussion, conducted all together
What is a Symphony Orchestra
A slow and Solemn tempo
What is Grave
Heavy and Loud
What is Pesante