Nat 5HigherAdvanced Higher
Pizzicato
Pizzicato means plucking the strings of a string instrument.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Pizzicato produces a short, plucked sound that contrasts with bowed arco playing. It can add rhythmic clarity and a lighter texture.
Topics
TimbreStringsMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.