ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Martellato

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌmɑː(ɹ)təˈlɑːtəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Martellato is an adjective meaning (music) Strongly accented, or hammered out; used of notes played on bowed string instruments, handbells, or the piano.

Meaning

(music) Strongly accented, or hammered out; used of notes played on bowed string instruments, handbells, or the piano.

More Meanings

  1. (music) A passage played with a strong accent, or hammered out.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include molle, martinetish, modal, mellismatic, mensural, marchesal.

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