Strings Articulation

... to play with strength and force, stronger than an accent

• marcato

• staccato

• tremolo

... a wavering effect, play with rapid bow movement

• slur

• portando

• tremolo

... detached or separated, play with a break

• marcato

• staccato

• accent

... smooth and connected, play in one bow stroke

• portando

• slur

• staccato

... play as a single note

• portando

• slur

• tie

... to stress or emphasize a note

• accent

• tremolo

• staccato

... to hold, play the full value

• tremolo

• tenuto

• marcato

... to carry, play with a short break

• portato

• staccato

• tenuto