Martellato
Hammered; strongly accented notes.
Category
articulation
Pronunciation
mar-tel-LAH-toh
Origin
Italian
Length
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About Martellato
Martellato is a forceful articulation requiring heavy, accented strokes with clear separation between notes. For strings, it means a firm, pressed bow stroke.
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SordamenteA direction to play in a muted, dampened manner, suppressing the natural resonance of the instrument.
GlissandoA continuous slide between two notes.
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Sul ponticelloOn the bridge; bowing near the bridge for a glassy tone.
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