Rhythm
Dynamics
Articulation
Tempo
Special techniques
100
Worth one beat of sound
What is a quarter note.
100
Soft.
What is piano.
100
Short.
What is staccato.
100
Fast.
What is allegro.
100
With the wood of the bow.
What is col legno.
200
Worth two beats of sound.
What is a half note.
200
Loud.
What is forte.
200
Smooth.
What is legato.
200
Walking speed.
What is andante.
200
Holding a note for as long as the conductor wants.
What is a fermata.
300
Worth one beat of silence.
What is a quarter rest.
300
Medium soft.
What is mezzo piano.
300
Playing with the bow.
What is arco.
300
Medium or moderate speed.
What is moderato.
300
When two people play a song at the same time.
What is a duet.
400
Worth two beats of silence.
What is a half rest.
400
Medium loud.
What is mezzo forte.
400
Plucking.
What is pizzicato.
400
Majestically.
What is maestoso.
400
Going from one position to another.
What is shifting.
500
Worth four beats of sound.
What is a whole note.
500
Very loud.
What is fortissimo.
500
Sharp notes (like a stronger staccato).
What is accents.
500
Very fast.
What is presto.
500
Playing two strings at the same time.
What is a double stop.
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