Musical Terms: Simile

Front

When you play in the same style as stated in the previous measure.

Back

What does 'simile' (sim.) mean in music?

Front

When the bow bounces off the string at the balance point to create a short and energetic sound.

Back

SPICCATO

Front

The area on the string where the bow brings out a strong and clean tone.  Nickname: the “Tone Zone”.  

Back

The Contact Point

Front

Creating faster and longer lengths in bow strokes to create louder and fuller sound that are stopped at the end of each direction.

Back

MARTELE

Front

The accuracy of pitch in playing or singing. 

Back

INTONATION

Front

A distinct sound determined by how a note(s) should be played affecting the note length, dynamics, and pitch.  (Speaking with the bow.)

Back

ARTICULATION

Front

The volume level of the music (f, mf, mp, crescendo, diminuendo, ff, fp)

Back

DYNAMICS