Martellato
Hammered; strongly accented notes.
Category
articulation
Pronunciation
mar-tel-LAH-toh
Origin
Italian
Length
54 words · 1 min read
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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Col legnoWith the wood; striking strings with the bow stick.
Con sordinoWith mute; using a mute on the instrument.
MarcatoMarked; each note played with strong emphasis.
PortatoCarried; between legato and staccato.
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