[spɪˈkɑːtəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a style of staccato playing on stringed instruments involving bouncing the bow on the strings


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detailed, distinct’

[spɪˈkɑːtəʊ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- (especially as a direction) with short breaks between notes
(e.g: the eighth-notes clearly have the same character and should be played spiccato)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detailed, distinct’

[spɪˈkɑːtəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- performed with short breaks between notes
(e.g: most orchestras look terrified when playing spiccato passages at the sheerest pianissimo)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detailed, distinct’