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spiccato

/spəˈkɑdoʊ/
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Other forms: spiccatos

Definitions of spiccato
  1. noun
    bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings
    synonyms: spiccato bowing
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    type of:
    bowing
    managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
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