Articulation (music)

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In music an articulation is a sign, direction, or performance technique which indicates or affects the transition or continuity between notes or sounds. Articulations include ties, slurs, phrase marks, staccatos, accents, sforzandos, rinforzandos, and legatos. (Cooper 1985, glossary)

Audio examples

Image:Gnome-speakernotes.png	Bassoon articulations (info)
	A bassoon played staccato, legato, legato + vibrato, and slurred.
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Source

• Cooper, Helen (1985). Basic Guide to How to Read Music. ISBN 0399511229.