arco saltando

1 of 2

noun

ar·​co sal·​tan·​do
¦är(ˌ)kōˌsälˈtän(ˌ)dō
: a rapid staccato in which the bow rebounds from the string at each tone

arco saltando

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adverb (or adjective)

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: with arco saltando : saltato, sautillé, spiccato

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian, jumping bow

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“Arco saltando.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arco%20saltando. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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