The Bow
Italian Vocab
D-D-D-Dynamics
Music Literacy Matters
Random Stuff!
100

This pointy part is considered the TOP of the bow

What is the TIP?

100

This Italian term refers to plucking the strings

What is PIZZICATO?

100

This dynamic is represented by "f"

What is FORTE?

100

This curvy line connects two or more DIFFERENT notes

What is a SLUR?

100

This tool is used by the conductor to lead the orchestra

What is a BATON?

200

This square-shaped part is considered the BOTTOM of the bow

What is the FROG?

200

This Italian term means "use the bow" to play the strings

What is ARCO?

200

This dynamic is represented by "p"

What is PIANO?

200

A dotted-half note must be held for this many beats

What is THREE?

200

This is the nickname for 4/4 time signature

What is COMMON TIME?

300

This is what you should do with your bow when you are done playing.

What is LOOSEN?

300

This Italian term refers to sliding your finger along the string

What is GLISSANDO?

300

This word means to gradually get louder

What is CRESCENDO?

300

This is the name of the clef that is read by VIOLA players

What is ALTO CLEF?

300

Moving the bow two or more times in the SAME direction = THIS

What is HOOKED BOWING?

400

This is the best part of the bow for playing spiccato.

What is the BALANCE POINT?

400

This Italian term refers to playing the bow close to the bridge to produce a scraping-type sound

What is PONTICELLO?

400

This dynamic is represented by "mf"

What is MEZZO-FORTE?

400

This major key has one # in the key signature

What is G Major?

400

This composer brought us hits such as "Sahara Crossing" and "Dragonhunter"

Who is Richard Meyer?

500

Every good bow hold starts with this...

What is a BENDY THUMB?

500

This Italian term refers to using the stick of the bow to strike the strings in a percussive manner

What is COL LEGNO?

500

This dynamic is represented by "ff"

What is FORTISSIMO?!!!

500

8th notes (🎵) are connected by this!

What is a BEAM?

500

These are the extra lines that extend above or below the music staff 

What are LEDGER LINES?