Name That Tone
1st position:
3 on A
What is C#
This part adjusts the height of the cello or bass
What is end pin.
This bow technique means "separated"
What is detache.
The appropriate name for "plucked"
Pizzicato
The primary difference between string bow holds.
What is pinky.
1st Position:
2 on C
This part is above the pegs.
What is scroll.
Off the string
What is spiccato
The process of moving one position to another.
What is shift.
What should be adjusted when accidentally hitting multiple strings?
What is bow angle.
2nd Position:
4 on D
This part is home to the fine tuners.
What is tailpiece.
With the wood or stick
What is col legno
What is needed to play G# on the D string?
What is an extension (or extended 4)
The strings equivalent to a notated "breath" marking
What is retake, lift, or bow circle.
3rd Position:
3 on G
What is D
This part is curved and can be used to illustrate bow angles.
What is the bridge.
Over the fingerboard
What is Sul tasto
This position functions like a guitar capo.
What is thumb position.
What is the key to bowed staccato?
What is space (or stop the bow)
4th Position:
3 on A
What is F#
This part of the instrument is shaped like a cellist's left hand.
What is the c bout.
Near the bridge
What is sul ponticello
What interval is required for an artificial harmonic?
What is perfect 4th.