spic·ca·to
spi-ˈkä-(ˌ)tō 
: performed with a slight lifting of the bow after each note
—used as a direction in music
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Every tackle and pass intertwined with serene pizzicati, rhythmic spiccato and even the droning noise of electric guitars.
—BenoÎt Morenne, New York Times, 23 June 2016
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“Spiccato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiccato. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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