Bowing
The technique of drawing a bow across the strings of an instrument to produce sustained sound.
Category
performance
Pronunciation
/ˈbəʊɪŋ/
Origin
Old English (boga)
Length
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About Bowing
Bowing is the primary means of tone production on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The player controls volume, tone colour, and articulation through bow speed, pressure, and placement (contact point).
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Con pedale
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TuttiAll together; the entire ensemble plays.
FlautandoProduce a flute-like tone by bowing lightly near the fingerboard
Colla parteFollow the soloist or lead voice, adjusting tempo to match them
A dueFor two — two instruments or sections playing the same part together in unison
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