Spiccato
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spiccato is an adjective meaning (music) Detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
Meaning
(music) Detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
More Meanings
- (music) Played in that style.
- (music) A manner of playing a stringed instrument such that the bow is bounced off the strings after each note.
Example Sentences
Most libraries have smooth, buttery legatos and exciting, natural-sounding spiccatos.
Word Forms
- spiccatos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include staccato, spiculated, stabby, crisp, spiculate, snippy.
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