by BlastRoom
A foundational set on string-orchestra markings, terms, and seating.
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24 questions
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The figure shows the square bowing mark open at the bottom. Which marking is it?

The figure shows the V-shaped bowing mark used in string parts. Which marking is it?

When a violinist follows the down-bow mark shown, which bow motion does the mark call for?

When a cellist follows the up-bow mark shown, which bow motion does the mark call for?

Two separated notes are both marked with the down-bow sign. What must the player do between them?

Two separated notes are both marked with the up-bow sign. What does the second mark tell the player?

After a note marked down bow, the next separate unmarked bowed note is usually played with which stroke?

A small numeral 3 stands above a note in a violin part. What does it tell the player?
A small 0 is printed above a note in a string part. What does that fingering mean?
A violin part prints “sul IV” near a note. What does the Roman numeral IV tell the player?
The marking “III pos.” appears above a passage. What left-hand action does it call for?
The figure shows the small open-circle string marking above a note. What sound does it ask for?

In a string part, the figure shows a sign printed above a note. What should the player do?

A part prints “arco” after several pizzicato measures. What should the player do?
A string part is marked “pizz.” at the start of a passage. What technique is required?
The term “con sordino” appears in a string part. What does it tell the player to use?
A later passage is marked “senza sordino.” What should the string player do?
A chord in a section part is marked “divisi.” How should the section play it?
The instruction “sul ponticello” is printed over a bowed passage. Where should the player bow?
What is the first-chair player of the first violin section called?
Which string orchestra section usually plays the lowest bowed string parts?
Which section plays instruments larger than violins and commonly reads alto clef?
On a shared stand, which seat name usually takes the upper note when a string part divides?
What title is used for the first-chair player who leads the cello section?
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