buzz pizzicato [ English ] Definition This is a bowing effect that directs the performer of a string instrument to pluck the string and then lightly touch the vibrating string with a fingernail to produce a buzzing sound. See Also [Abbreviation] pizz. [English] snap pizzicato [English] snap pizz [English] nail pizzicato [Italian] pizzicato [Italian] Bartók pizz Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2015-06-04 16:24:49