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Violin Articulations
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Detache
Play with separate, smooth bow strokes.
Ricochet
Allow the bow to bounce lightly and quickly along the string in a single bow direction.
Con sordino
Play with a mute on the bridge to soften and mellow the sound.
Portato
Play with slight separation between notes while still maintaining a smooth, connected line.
Accent
Play the note with extra force at the beginning.
Senza sordino
Play without the mute, removing it if it has been applied.
Sul ponticello
Play near the bridge to produce a glassy, metallic sound.
Sul tasto
Play over the fingerboard to produce a soft, flutelike sound.
Legato
Play the notes smoothly and connected.
Tremolo
Move the bow back and forth rapidly to create a trembling effect.
Spiccato
Bounce the bow lightly on the strings.
Col legno
Play using the wood of the bow stick to strike the string.
Martelé
Play with a hammered, strongly accented stroke.
Staccato
Play the note short and detached.
Pizzicato
Pluck the string with a finger.
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