the sound or tone quality of an instrument

when the notes are played in a detached way

when the movement between each note is smooth

a short melodic idea that is repeated in steps either rising or falling

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Match each articulation term to its correct description.

they can use a wide range of techniques and dynamics

Why are strings so versatile for creating atmosphere in music?

Which three instruments are particularly suitable for creating tension in music?

A sequence is when a short musical idea is repeated at a different {{}}.

Which of the following are successful ways of developing a musical idea?

different timbres are only suitable for specific effects

timbre can be changed through playing techniques

Which statement about timbre is NOT true?

A {{}} is a long, held note that continues under other changing parts.

A group of closely spaced notes played together that clash is called a {{}}.

It stays in the same key without tension.

It sounds eerie and unsettling, using closely spaced notes.

Which of these is not one of the four families of the orchestra?