Unisono
In unison — all performers playing or singing the same notes together as one voice
Category
performance
Pronunciation
oo-NEE-soh-noh
Origin
Italian
Length
82 words · 1 min read
About Unisono
Unisono (or all'unisono) directs an entire section or ensemble to play the same melodic line together, often after a divisi passage. The effect concentrates the ensemble's power into a single line, creating a bold, unified sound.
More performance terms
Con pedale
View all performanceterms →With pedal — an instruction to use the sustain pedal on keyboard instruments
TuttiAll together; the entire ensemble plays.
Colla parteFollow the soloist or lead voice, adjusting tempo to match them
Una cordaDepress the left pedal on a piano to soften the tone
Senza sordinoWithout mute — removing the mute or, on piano, using the sustain pedal freely
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