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Articulation Markings in Choral Music

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Tenuto

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Hold the note for its full value or slightly longer, stressing it.

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Glissando

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Glide smoothly from one pitch to another, including all the intermediate pitches.

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Pizzicato

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Mimic the sound of plucked strings by singing lightly and somewhat percussively.

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Breath Mark

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Take a quick breath at this point without disrupting the musical line or phrasing.

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Caesura

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Indicates a complete break in the sound; a brief, silent pause.

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Slur

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Smoothly connect the notes in one breath without rearticulating each note.

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Staccato

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Detach the notes sharply; sing each note with a clear, short separation.

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Sforzando (sfz)

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Suddenly apply a strong forceful emphasis to the note, then immediately reduce the volume.

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Portato

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Execute a smooth but slightly detached articulation, combining elements of legato and staccato.

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Fermata

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Hold the note longer than its written value. The exact duration is up to the conductor's discretion.

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Rallentando (rall.)

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Gradually slow down the tempo over a series of notes or measures.

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Sostenuto

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Sustain each note for its full duration, often beyond the normal length with a sense of prolongation.

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Accent

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Emphasize the note by beginning it with a slightly louder sound and more force.

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Marcato

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Sing the note with a marked emphasis and stronger attack, more than regular accented notes.

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Legato

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Sing the notes smoothly and connected, with no space in between the notes.

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