Musical Terms - Articulation

Articulation refers to

• flat, sharp or natural sign

• manner in which a note is performed

• introduction to a musical performance

• three or more notes played together

Sfzorando (sfz) means

• sudden, strong attack

• rate of speed

• system of reading notes with syllables

• hold note for full value

Tenuto means

• sudden, strong attack

• rate of speed

• system of reading notes with syllables

• hold note for full value

A slur is

• A curve line that connects the same note

• A curve line that connects different notes

• A curve line that connects two different notes

• A curve line that connects four different notes

The dots in the music are an example of __________________.

• Dynamics

• Articulation

• Aural Skill

• Rhythm

What does staccato mean?

• tied together; long and connected

• separated; short and detached

• slurred and soft

• stacked and loud

What is the marking on the 3rd note called?

• legato

• staccato

• marcato

• accent

What is this musical marking?

• tenuto

• accent

• marcato

• staccato

What is this articulation marking called?

• accent

• tenuto

• marcato

• staccato

What is this symbol called?

• Accent

• Staccato

• Slur

• Dynamics