downbow
/ˈdaʊnboʊ/
noun
- A stroke of the bow on a stringed instrument (such as a violin or cello) that moves from the frog (near the hand) toward the tip, usually producing a stronger sound.
- The cellist began the piece with a powerful downbow on the low C string.
- The teacher reminded the student to start the scale with a downbow for better tone.
- In this passage, the violinist should use a downbow for the accented notes.
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