Pizzicato

Meaning of the word

pizzicato is a musical term that indicates that the strings of an instrument should be touched with the fingers, instead of being touched with the arc.

Origin of the word

The word “pizzicato” originates in Italian, derived from the verb “pizzicare”, which means “pinch”.

Word adverbs

Adverbs related to the word “pizzicate” are: delicately, quickly, gently.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no conjunctions directly related to the word “pizzicato”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pizzicato” are: pinched, fingering, pinch.

Word Definitions

1. Indicates that the strings of an instrument should be touched with the fingers, instead of being touched with the arc.
2. A musical execution technique in which strings are pinned to produce sound.

Phrases that the word applies

– The violinist performed an impressive pizzicato soil.

– The composer wrote a pizzicato passage to the strings.

Examples of the word in text

The excerpt from the song had a pizzicato section, in which the musicians pinched the strings of the violins.

The orchestra performed the pizzicate movement with accuracy and delicacy.

Rhymes with the word

Staccato, Legato, Vibrate, Allegro, Moderate.

Anagrams with the word

Anagrams were not found with the word “pizzicato”.