Which term describes the articulation where each note is played separately, often with broad emphasis?

• A. Détaché
• B. Baroque Music
• C. Motet
• D. Cadenza

Answer: (A)

Detache is an articulation where each note is played separately with a clear attack and space between notes. In practice, you avoid connecting notes smoothly, so they sound distinct, and you can shape the phrase by giving each note some weight, which can produce a broad emphasis across the passage. The other terms refer to different things: Baroque music denotes a stylistic period; a motet is a sacred choral work; a cadenza is a virtuosic solo passage. Because detache specifically describes detached, articulated notes with emphasis, it best fits the description.