What is articulation in music?
In the music, a articulation to the style that affects the length or execution of one or more notes relative to each other. Articulations are expressed with articulation signs, which change the execution of notes and create relationships between them. In a sense, articulation signs are a relative form of expression because their differentiation depends on their context. In other common musical languages, articulations are cited as accentuazione in Italian, articulation in French and Artikulation in German.
Common Articulation Signs
Common articulation signs are the staccato, legato, staccatissimo, marcato, détaché, rinforzando, slur and sforzando . When an articulation is recorded in music, a symbol or line is written above the note to indicate the type of articulation. For example, a staccato is indicated by a point, a slur is displayed with a curved line that connects two or more notes, and an accent sign is written with a symbol similar to a > character. Some composers use articulation marks quite often in their compositions, while others may leave the music of the articulations. In either case, musicians may be inclined to add or edit articulations if they try to achieve a specific sound or expression.Â
