Bow Techniques In Music

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noun a technique in music where the bow bounces lightly on the strings of a string instrument

adjective relating to or being a style of playing a string instrument in which the bow is made to bounce lightly on the strings

  • The violinist demonstrated exquisite control in her spiccato bowing technique.
  • I tried to play spiccato on the violin, but it just sounded like a mess.
  • Dude, did you see that drummer's spiccato skills? They were insane!
  • Her words came out in a spiccato rhythm, sharp and staccato, leaving no room for argument.