down bow

/daʊn boʊ/
noun
  1. In playing string instruments like the violin or cello, a stroke where the bow is pulled from the frog (bottom) to the tip (top), usually producing a stronger sound.
    • He practiced the down-bow slowly to improve his tone.
    • The teacher told the student to start the piece with a down-bow.
    • A down-bow often emphasizes the first beat of a measure.
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