Spiccato
Bowing technique for string instruments / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Staccato.
Spiccato [spikˈkaːto] is a bowing technique for string instruments in which the bow appears to bounce lightly upon the string. The term comes from the past participle of the Italian verb spiccare, meaning "to separate". The terms martelé, saltando, and sautillé describe similar techniques.[1]
David Popper's "Elfentanz" is a perpetuum mobile piece for cello and piano consisting of continuous spiccato. Hans Goldstein, cello, Mellicia Straaf, piano.
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A simple piece by Ezra Jenkinson for violin and piano with the same title and using the same effect. Bernard Chevalier, violin, Marsha Chevalier, piano.
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