ba·ri·o·lage
| \ ¦barēō¦läzh \
plural -s
Definition of bariolage
1
: medley
2
: a cadenza for a solo musical instrument
specifically
: a special effect in violin playing obtained by playing in rapid alternation upon open and stopped strings
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