0Articulation in music means how you play each note — whether it’s smooth, short, or strong.
Here are some simple examples:
Staccato (•) → Play the note short and jumpy.
Legato (curved line) → Play smoothly, join one note to the next.
Accent ( > ) → Play the note louder or stronger.
Tenuto (–) → Hold the note for its full time, a bit gentle.
Marcato ( ^ ) → Play the note very strong and bold.
🎹 In short:
Articulation shows how to touch or press the keys — softly, sharply, or smoothly — to make the music sound more expressive.
