Associations to the word «Spiccato»

Wiktionary

SPICCATO, adjective. (music) detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
SPICCATO, noun. (music) A manner of playing a stringed instrument such that the bow is bounced off the strings after each note.

Dictionary definition

SPICCATO, noun. Bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings.

Wise words

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