with the wood Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A directive to a musician playing violin (or any bowed stringed instrument) to perform the indicated passage by striking the strings with the wood of the bow rather than with the hair. See Also [French] avec le bois [German] mit Holz [Italian] col legno Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-06 13:33:14