Pizzicato
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Pizzicato is an adverb meaning (music) To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.
Meaning
(music) To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.
More Meanings
- (music) A note that is played pizzicato
Example Sentences
The music is weaving / Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
“Trapeze” begins with pizzicatos that plunge into a circuslike cacophony with rapid trills, busy, clashing textures and motion in every direction.
Word Forms
- pizzicatos
- pizzicati
Synonyms for pizzicato
Depending on context, synonyms include plucked.
Antonyms for pizzicato
Common opposites include arco.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plucked, accompaniment, agitato, pingingly, tremolando, prickingly.
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