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Musical Articulations

Author: Morgan Lesan

Musical Articulation

Before You Start
ar·tic·u·la·tion
ärˌtikyəˈlāSH(ə)n/
noun
1. SPEECH
the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech.
"the articulation of vowels and consonants"
2.MUSIC
clarity in the production of successive notes.
"beautifully polished articulation from the violins"

Big Idea

What are the common articulations in music?

High School, Proficient - Music Content Standards:

1.4 Analyze and describe the use of musical elements and expressive devices

Brainstorm

5 Common Musical Articulations

Dynamics, Articulations, Slurs and Tempo Markings

Articulation Vocabulary

Here are some more:

Concept to Know

How to observe articulations in your own music!