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