Pizzicato

[,pɪtsɪ'kɑːtəʊ] or [,pɪtsɪ'kɑto]

Definition

(noun.) a note or passage that is played pizzicato.

(adj.) (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger .

(adv.) with a light plucking staccato sound.

Checked by Judith--From WordNet

Definition

(-) A direction to violinists to pluck the string with the finger, instead of using the bow. (Abrev. pizz.)

Edited by Horace

Definition

adj. a phrase used in music for the violin or violoncello to denote that here the strings are to be twitched with the fingers in the manner of a harp or guitar.

Typist: Meg