GCSE HT2 Flascards

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What is Pizzicato?

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Pizzicato is when the strings of an instrument are plucked, instead of played with a bow or strummed.

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What is Arco?

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Arco is when string players play with a bow.

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What is Vibrato?

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Vibrato is the subtle change in the pitch of a note which adds expression and emotion.

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What is Counterpoint?

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Counterpoint is when there are multiple melodic lines heard at the same time.

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What is Contrapuntal?

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Contrapuntal is an adjective for counterpoint, which is when there are multiple melodic lines heard at the same time.

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What is Imitation in music?

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Imitation is when musical motifs are repeated and developed in real-time, often in different instruments.