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what does the squiggle above the notes mean and how do you play it on the violin/ viola? (it’s circled in the picture)

what does the squiggle above the notes mean and how do you play it on the violin/ viola-example-1

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If the squiggly line you are looking at is above the note, then we call that a mordent. It is a small squiggly line that is horizontal and placed directly over the note. A mordent is a musical symbol that tells the player to use two notes and play them rapidly together.
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Answer:

quick alternation

Step-by-step explanation:

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