Saariaho's 'Petals' Quiz

What is the term for playing close to the bridge to produce a thin, glassy sound?

• Sul ponticello

• Glissando

• Vibrato

• Artificial harmonics

Which term describes the technique where a string player plucks the strings with their fingers?

• Sul tasto

• Pizzicato and left hand pizzicato

• Tremolando

• Flautando

Which technique involves rapidly moving the bow back and forth on the string to create a trembling effect?

• Sul tasto

• Flautando

• Tremolando

• Micro-intervals

What does the term "flautando" refer to in string playing?

• A technique that mimics the sound of a flute

• A type of vibrato

• A method of playing harmonics

• Playing with micro-intervals

What is a glissando on a string instrument?

• A slide from one pitch to another

• A rapid repetition of the same note

• A technique to produce a very soft sound

• A method of playing very close to the fingerboard

Which term describes the technique of varying the pitch of a note by rocking the finger that is stopping the string?

• Sul ponticello

• Glissando

• Vibrato

• Artificial harmonics

What are artificial harmonics on a string instrument?

• Notes produced by dividing the string into segments using finger pressure

• A technique for playing very quietly

• A method of playing with a mute

• Rapidly repeating notes with the bow

What are micro-intervals?

• Intervals smaller than a semitone

• The spaces between the strings

• A type of glissando

• A method of tuning the instrument

How is a "Flautando" sound produced on the cello?

• By sliding from one note to another

• By plucking the strings with the right or left hand

• By playing near the fingerboard or using harmonics

• By holding down another note to create artificial harmonics

What effect does the 'R (Reverb)' have on music as used by Saariaho?

• It makes fast music easier to sustain.

• It has a similar effect to a piano's sustaining pedal, making some of the very slow music easier to sustain.

• It detunes the pitches of the music.

• It increases the volume of the music.