Associations to the word «Arco»

Wiktionary

ARCO, adverb. (music) A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato.

Dictionary definition

ARCO, adjective. (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow.

Wise words

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