spiccato
Definition
Noun: A technique in string instrument playing where the bow is made to bounce lightly off the strings, producing a series of short, distinct, and separated notes.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of music, particularly for bowed string instruments like the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. It describes a specific bowing articulation.
Examples
- The violinist executed the spiccato passage with remarkable clarity and lightness.
- This piece requires a very controlled spiccato in the fast section.
- She practiced her spiccato for hours to achieve a consistent bounce.
Advanced Usage
- Spiccato is often contrasted with other bowing techniques like (smooth and connected) or (short and detached, but not necessarily bounced).
- The speed, height, and part of the bow used can create different types of spiccato, such as a slow, high bounce or a fast, low bounce.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiccato bowing (n phrase): Another way to refer to the technique.
- Sautillé (n): A related, very fast bouncing stroke where the bow seems to bounce almost automatically due to the stick's elasticity.
Synonyms
- Bounced bowing
- Off-the-string bowing
Related Terms and Context
- Articulation: The manner in which notes are played or sung (e.g., legato, staccato, spiccato).
- Bowing: The technique of using a bow on a string instrument.
- Staccato: A general musical term for short, detached notes, which can be produced by various means, including spiccato.
Noun
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bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings
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