Which bowing technique is described as 'one note per bow stroke'?

Which bowing technique is described as 'one note per bow stroke'?

• A. ricochet
• B. detache
• C. ondule
• D. martele

Answer: (B)

Detache is the articulation that yields one note per bow stroke. In this style, you use separate bow motions for each note, producing a clearly detached sound rather than letting notes slide or blend together. The goal is even tone and consistent separation, often achieved by drawing the bow through a comfortable portion of the bow (usually mid to upper bow) with steady speed and controlled pressure so each note begins cleanly and ends crisply before the next begins. This approach contrasts with a bouncing ricochet, which can produce multiple notes from a single, rapid stroke; martele, which emphasizes a strong, accented, hammered attack; and ondule, which is a smooth, undulating bowing that tends to create a more connected, flowing line. So the description fits detache precisely.

Detache is the articulation that yields one note per bow stroke. In this style, you use separate bow motions for each note, producing a clearly detached sound rather than letting notes slide or blend together. The goal is even tone and consistent separation, often achieved by drawing the bow through a comfortable portion of the bow (usually mid to upper bow) with steady speed and controlled pressure so each note begins cleanly and ends crisply before the next begins. This approach contrasts with a bouncing ricochet, which can produce multiple notes from a single, rapid stroke; martele, which emphasizes a strong, accented, hammered attack; and ondule, which is a smooth, undulating bowing that tends to create a more connected, flowing line. So the description fits detache precisely.