1. 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

2. C D

3. 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

4. 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.)

5. 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

6. 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