Associations to the word «Pizzicato»

Wiktionary

PIZZICATO, adverb. (music) An instruction to players of stringed instruments to pluck the strings instead of using the bow. Usually abbreviated pizz. in scores.
PIZZICATO, noun. (music) A note that is played pizzicato

Dictionary definition

PIZZICATO, noun. A note or passage that is played pizzicato.
PIZZICATO, adverb. With a light plucking staccato sound.
PIZZICATO, adjective. (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger.

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway