The frequency (Hertz) of a sound Day 1 - Notes 1. Pitch The frequency (Hertz) of a sound High pitch = very frequent Low pitch = infrequent Tall wave = loud 2. Intensity The loudness, amplitude, or dynamics of a sound Short wave = quiet
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A change in dynamics that is sudden – no gradual change. 3. Terrace Dynamics A change in dynamics that is sudden – no gradual change. Tone color or waveform – What makes one sound different from another 4. Timbre Harmonic Series ALL playing same note
The envelope of sound, including the attack and decay of the sound 5. Duration The length of time a sound lasts. 6. Articulation The envelope of sound, including the attack and decay of the sound (staccato, slur, etc.)
Playing a string instrument with normal bow technique Types of Articulation 7. arco Playing a string instrument with normal bow technique Plucking a string instrument 8. pizzicato Notes played smoothly and connected 9. legato The symbol for connecting notes to play legato 10. slur
The symbol to play a note short and detached 11. staccato The symbol for playing a note to its full length 12. tenuto A symbol meaning an emphasis or accent that is detached 13. marcato