Articulations in Music

What does the staccato articulation indicate?

• a) Smooth and connected playing

• b) Short and detached playing

• c) Loud and accented playing

Which articulation is indicated by a curved line above or below the notes?

• a) Legato

• b) Staccato

• c) Tenuto

What does the marcato articulation indicate?

• a) Soft and delicate playing

• b) Strong and accented playing

• c) Fast and agile playing

Which articulation is indicated by a dot placed above or below a note?

• a) Staccatissimo

• b) Legato

• c) Accent

What does the slur indicate in music notation?

• a) A smooth and connected playing between notes

• b) A strong and accented playing

• c) A short and detached playing between notes

Which articulation is indicated by a vertical line placed above or below a note?

• a) Tenuto

• b) Staccato

• c) Marcato

What does the accent articulation indicate?

• a) Short and detached playing

• b) A slight emphasis or stress on a note

• c) Smooth and connected playing

Which articulation is indicated by a horizontal line placed above or below a note?

• a) Legato

• b) Staccato

• c) Tenuto

What does the tenuto articulation indicate?

• a) A short and detached playing between notes

• b) Smooth and connected playing between notes

• c) A sustained or held note

Which articulation is indicated by a line with dots above or below the notes?

• a) Staccatissimo

• b) Legato

• c) Marcato