Which term is associated with 'a symbol indicating that a note should be played with more emphasis'?

• A. Simile
• B. Con sordino
• C. Accent
• D. Fermata

Answer: (B)

Emphasis on a single note is indicated by an accent. This symbol placed above or below the note tells you to attack it more forcefully than the surrounding notes—giving the note a sharper onset, often a bit louder, and helping shape the musical line. The other terms do different things: simile means to continue the same articulation for following notes; con sordino instructs players to use a mute; fermata means to hold the note longer than its written value. So the mark that signals extra emphasis is the accent.