arco AR-koe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian , bow ] Definition 1. Directive for a musician to play a stringed instrument with a bow as opposed to plucked or pizzicato. Also col arco. 2. The Italian term for bow. See Also [English] bow [French] archet (m) [German] Bogen (m) [Italian] archetto (m) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-04-29 19:28:01