Music Glossary: attack

Increased emphasis on attack; common marks: >, (marcato), sfz for dynamic accent. more

Notation for note shaping (staccato, legato, accents, tenuto) affecting attack/length. more

Use staccato, marcato, legato, pizzicato, mutes, harmonics for contrast. more

Agree on staccato/legato and accents across rhythm section for punch and clarity. more

Felt/plastic/wood affect attack; adjust for genre and mic choice. more

A strong, marked accent (ˆ) combining emphasis with separation. more

Plucked vs bowed string indications; pizz. short decay, arco sustained tone. more

Crisp unpitched drum with snares; articulation and backbeats. more

Enhance or tame attack/sustain without EQ; useful for drums and plucked instruments. more

Use amp/env, click layers, and attack filters to define transients. more