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| − | The word spiccato comes from an Italian verb which means "to | + | The word spiccato comes from an Italian verb which means "to separate". Before the mid-1700s, the terms spiccato and [[staccato]] where used interchangably to mean notes that where seperated. After the mid-1700s, the spiccato technique of bouncing the bow on the strings developed, and has been used since, especially in the 20th century. |
==Technique== | ==Technique== | ||
Holding the bow a short distance above the string, the player bounces the bow, creating very short notes. Using spiccato technique allows for a passage of distinct notes that are clearly seperate. | Holding the bow a short distance above the string, the player bounces the bow, creating very short notes. Using spiccato technique allows for a passage of distinct notes that are clearly seperate. | ||
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Revision as of 19:47, January 9, 2009
Spiccato is a technique for bowed string instruments where the bow bounces lightly on the string.
History
The word spiccato comes from an Italian verb which means "to separate". Before the mid-1700s, the terms spiccato and staccato where used interchangably to mean notes that where seperated. After the mid-1700s, the spiccato technique of bouncing the bow on the strings developed, and has been used since, especially in the 20th century.
Technique
Holding the bow a short distance above the string, the player bounces the bow, creating very short notes. Using spiccato technique allows for a passage of distinct notes that are clearly seperate.