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What's a plus?

In current violin music, pizzicato with the left hand is indicated by a + above the note (see: Alban Berg - Violin Concerto).
Ok.

But in ancient music (and not for violin)? For example, Telemann for flute (see figure).
(My best guess: accent.)

And the vertical dashes? For example, Telemann for flute (see figure).
(My best guess: staccato.)
 

Re: What's a plus?

Reply #1 –
I was forgetting: for the harp, '+' means 'etouffé'.  :D

Re: What's a plus?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Flurmy –
In current violin music, pizzicato with the left hand is indicated by a + above the note (see: Alban Berg - Violin Concerto).
Ok.

But in ancient music (and not for violin)? For example, Telemann for flute (see figure).
(My best guess: accent.)
Dunno - you could well be right.

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And the vertical dashes? For example, Telemann for flute (see figure).
(My best guess: staccato.)
Possibly staccato, but if I encountered it while sight reading I'd probably immediately think staccatissimo.
I plays 'Bones, crumpets, coronets, floosgals, youfonymums 'n tubies.

Re: What's a plus?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Lawrie Pardy –
Possibly staccato, but if I encountered it while sight reading I'd probably immediately think staccatissimo.
Of course, because today it means that.