pizzicato

pit-see-KAH-toe

[ Italian ]

Definition

A directive to a bowed string instrument performer that the indicated notes are to be plucked with the fingers rather than bowed (arco). The abbreviation for this term is pizz.
 
Other variations of pizzicato include, snap pizzicato (or Bartók pizz), buzz pizzicato and nail pizzicato.

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