arco
/ˈɑrkoʊ/
adverb
- A direction in music meaning to play with the bow (as opposed to plucking the strings).
- The conductor instructed the cellos to play arco for a smoother sound.
- The sheet music said 'arco' above the passage, so the player used the bow.
- After the pizzicato section, the violinist switched to arco.
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adjective
- Describing a note or passage played with the bow on a string instrument.
- The piece alternates between pizzicato and arco sections.
- The arco notes were rich and sustained.
- She practiced the arco technique for hours to improve her tone.
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