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A ______ accent is created by a rise in pitch rather than by stress, highlighting important notes in a melody.
tonic
A ______ accent is achieved through a change in volume, emphasizing a note by playing it louder than surrounding notes.
dynamic
A ______ accent occurs naturally on certain beats, typically the first beat of a measure.
natural
An ______ accent is less prominent than the primary accent but still highlights certain notes within a phrase.
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An ______ accent creates unexpected emphasis in the music by not following standard patterns of strong and weak beats.
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The technique of holding notes for their full value to create a sustained sound is known as ______.
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______ is a style where notes are sharply detached from each other, creating a crisp sound.
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The term ______ refers to connecting two movements with no break, allowing one to flow immediately into the next.
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Study Notes
Overview of Accent Types
- Tonic Accent: A rise in pitch emphasizes important notes in a melody.
- Dynamic Accent: A change in volume, playing a note louder than surrounding notes, creates the emphasis.
- Natural Accent: Naturally occurs on the first beat of a measure due to Western music conventions.
- Secondary Accent: Less prominent than primary, but still highlights specific notes or beats within a phrase.
- Irregular Accent: Emphasis that doesn't follow standard strong/weak beat patterns, creating unexpected emphasis.
- Agogic Accent: Emphasize by extending the duration of a note without changing the dynamic.
Additional Accent Techniques
- Sforzando/Forzando: Sudden, strong accent on a note, creates a dramatic effect in the music.
- Rinforzando: Gradual increase in volume leading to a strong accent, often used to build intensity in a passage.
Key Articulation Techniques
- Legato: Smooth, connected style of playing/singing, notes played in a flowing manner without noticeable breaks.
- Marcato: Marked or accented style of playing, notes emphasized more than in legato, often with a slight separation.
- Staccato: Notes are sharply detached, creating a crisp and clear sound.
- Tenuto: Notes are held for their full value, often with a slight emphasis, creating a sustained sound.
- Portato: Combines legato and staccato, notes played smoothly but with a slight separation, creating a unique texture.
- Staccatissimo: Extreme form of staccato, notes played very short and detached.
- Attaca/Attacca subito/Segue: Two movements should be connected with no break, the one following immediately after the other.
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Description
Explore various types of musical accents and articulation techniques. This quiz covers tonic, dynamic, natural, secondary, irregular, and agogic accents, as well as key articulation methods like legato. Test your knowledge of how different accents contribute to musical emphasis and expression.
