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Cryptic Resonance: Arcane Instrumental Methods
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  • 1. Altering pitch microtonally, common in string and brass, blending notes smoothly
  • 3. Sliding continuous pitch like a serpent’s hiss, bridging notes seamlessly
  • 4. Secondary resonances emphasized by unique embouchure or finger placement
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  • 2. Plucking sharply to excite string harmonics in a stinging articulation
  • 5. Simultaneous multiple tones from one wind instrument, defying usual single notes
  • 6. Approximate bowed percussion, a rough scratch generating granular noise
  • 7. String players’ tactic: striking with wand, not strings, for percussive effect
  • 8. French term for hammering strings directly for bell-like metallic tones
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