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stress or emphasize a note (or chord) over others around. |
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1. the clear pronunciation or text using lips, teeth, and tongue; the singer must attack consonants crisply and use proper vowel formation; 2. the manner in which a note is performed: ex.) staccato, legato |
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smooth and connected; the opposite of staccato |
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to approach a note from underneath the designated pitch and "slide" up to the correct pitch; slides often appear in jazz, pop tunes, and spirituals |
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a curved line placed above or below a group of notes to indicate that they are to be sung on the same text syllable |
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short, separated notes; the opposite of legato |
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a slight stress on the indicated note; the note is held for its full value |
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