What does spiccato mean?

Definitions for spiccato
spɪˈkɑ toʊ, spi-spic·ca·to

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spiccato, spiccato bowingnoun

    bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings

Wikipedia

  1. Spiccato

    Spiccato [spikˈkaːto] is a bowing technique for string instruments in which the bow appears to bounce lightly upon the string. The term comes from the past participle of the Italian verb spiccare, meaning "to separate". The terms martelé, saltando, and sautillé describe similar techniques.

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  1. spiccato

    Spiccato is a bowing technique used in string instrument playing, such as the violin, viola or cello. It involves bouncing the bow on the strings in a controlled manner to produce short, distinct notes. This technique can add a lightness or resiliency to the music.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Spiccatoadjective

    detached; separated; -- a term indicating that every note is to be performed in a distinct and pointed manner

  2. Etymology: [It., p. p. of spicare to detach, to separate.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of spiccato in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of spiccato in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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