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English word origin

Etymology of arco

From Italian arco (“bow”). Doublet of arch and arc.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A passage to be played in this way.

adv

A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato.

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From Italian arco (“bow”). Doublet of arch and arc.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionarcoit
  • Doublet mentionarchen
  • Doublet mentionarcen
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