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Pizzicato

//ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ// adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    with a light plucking staccato sound wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A note that is played pizzicato

    "The music is weaving / Haunting notes, pizzicato strings"

  2. 2
    a note or passage that is played pizzicato wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Italian pizzicato, past participle of pizzicare (“to pluck”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Italian pizzicato, past participle of pizzicare (“to pluck”).

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