timbre

Arco

Playing a string instrument with a bow.

Pizzicato

Plucking the strings of a stringed instrument.

Con Sordino

Playing with a mute to soften/alter the tone of an instrument.

Synth

Electronic instrument that can produce a wide variety of sounds.

Digital effects (echo,distortion)

Electric processing applied to audio signals to enhance or alter sounds.

Palm mute

Muting strings with the part of the hand (common in guitar).

Slap bass

Playing bass guitar by slapping or popping strings with the thumb and finger.

Rim shot

Drum stick strikes both rim and head of a drum at the same time.

Falsetto

Where singers sing notes higher than typical vocal range.

Continuo

Accompanying instrument, providing harmonic support (usually a harpsichord and cello).