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Articulation
A style of playing notes with strong emphasis and separation, more pronounced than regular accents.
More Articulation Terms
Accent
Emphasis placed on a particular note or beat, making it stand out from the surrounding notes.
Glissando
A continuous slide from one pitch to another, covering all intermediate pitches.
Legato
A smooth, connected style of playing where notes flow into one another without separation.
Pizzicato
A technique where string players pluck the strings with their fingers instead of using the bow.
Staccato
A style of playing where notes are short and detached, indicated by dots above or below notes.
Tremolo
A rapid repetition of a single note or alternation between two notes, creating a trembling effect.