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EXERCISES

A) Match the word to the meaning.

TieJoins two or more notes of different pitch. The

notes within the slur all belong to one phrase and

are played in legato style. The first note of the slur

is the only one articulated

Tenuto A strong accent but short.

Marcato Begins with a stong accent and diminishes. It is held

for its full time value.

Legato The note is sustained with a light accent. The same

intensity applies for the full value of the note.

Staccato Short, detatched. The note is usually held for about

half its value.

Accent Joins two notes of the same pitch and prolongs it.