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down-bow

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun down-bow has 1 sense
  1. down-bow - a downward stroke from the heel to the tip of the bow
    --1 is a kind of
    bow

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Down-Bow

Definition:

A down-bow is a technique used in string instrument playing, where the bow is drawn in a downward motion across the strings.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. Performing a smooth down-bow on the cello produced a warm and rich tone.
  2. The violinist demonstrated excellent control during the down-bow section of the piece.

As a verb:

  1. Make sure to down-bow at the beginning of each measure for a consistent sound.
  2. Practice down-bowing slowly to master the fluid motion.

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