Hammer-on
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hammer-on is a noun meaning A stringed instrument playing technique performed (especially on guitar) by sharply bringing a fretting-hand finger down on the fingerboard behind a fret, causing a note to sound.
Meaning
A stringed instrument playing technique performed (especially on guitar) by sharply bringing a fretting-hand finger down on the fingerboard behind a fret, causing a note to sound.
Example Sentences
The virtuoso guitarist played a number of hammer-ons.
Word Forms
- hammer-ons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hammer, hammering, hammerblow, sforzando, peening, forzato.
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