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Pizzicato: meaning, definitions and examples

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pizzicato

 

[ หŒpษชtsiหˆkษ‘หtoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical technique

Pizzicato is a musical technique used primarily on string instruments, where the player plucks the strings with their fingers instead of using a bow. This technique produces a distinct, crisp sound that is different from traditional bowing. Pizzicato can be used in a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, and adds texture and variety to the performance. It is often notated in sheet music with the instruction 'pizz.' and can be a key element in string ensemble pieces.

Synonyms

plucking, string pluck

Examples of usage

  • The composer directed the strings to play pizzicato in the lively section.
  • During the performance, the cellist showcased a beautiful pizzicato passage.
  • The pizzicato technique added a playful character to the orchestral piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "pizzicato" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคœเคผเคฟเค•เคพเคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั†ั†ั–ะบะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒ„ใ‚ฃใ‚ซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์น˜์นดํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฒูƒุงุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹จๅผฆๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั†ั†ะธะบะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pizzicato

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pizzicato

Word origin

The term 'pizzicato' originates from the Italian word 'pizzicare', which means 'to pinch' or 'to pluck'. This reflects the method by which the string players interact with their instruments. The use of pizzicato can be traced back to the Baroque period, though it has been embraced and developed in various musical styles over the centuries. In early classical music, pizzicato was used sparingly, but composers such as Beethoven and later Romantic composers began to integrate it more prominently into their works. The technique allows for unique sounds and rhythms, contributing to the dynamic range of string instruments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,864, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.