arco.
A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato.
Meaning & usage
A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato.
Where this word comes from
From Italian arco (“bow”). Doublet of arch and arc.
A passage to be played in this way.
Where this word comes from
From Italian arco (“bow”). Doublet of arch and arc.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.