Accent
An accent tells you to play each note with a little extra force.
Listen to the two examples below to hear how the same notes sound when played without and with accents.
Without accent
With accent
Understanding musical signs and symbolsAccent
Composers use a range of signs and symbols to convey how they want their music to be played. Understanding these will help you perform more accurately and with more style.
Part ofMusicUnderstanding music
