Music Theory: Articulations

What is the Essential Element of Music that refers to the degree to which notes are separated or connected? It tells us how to play notes.

• Tempo

• Articulation

• Dynamics

• Melody

What term means to perform notes in a very short, and detached manner?

• Legato

• Tenuto

• Staccato

• Accent

What is the name of the line above or below a note that tells us to hold the note for its full value or even a little longer?

• Accent

• Tenuto

• Staccato

• Legato

What term means to play a note in a marked, emphasized manner. It is more stressed than a regular accent.

• Accent

• Tenuto

• Marcato

• Staccato

What is the name of the symbol that tells us to put emphasis on one note?

• Marcato

• Accent

• Staccato

• Tenuto

What term means to perform notes in a very smooth and connected manner?

• Legato

• Tie

• Tenuto

• Accent

What is the name of the symbol that tells us to connect two different pitches. They are performed legato.

• Tie

• Accent

• Slur

• Staccato

This symbol tells us to hold the first note for both note values. What is it called?

• Slur

• Legato

• Accent

• Tie

This symbol tells us to hold the note until the conductor cuts us off. What is it called?

• Tie

• Fermata

• Slur

• Legato

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