word
Italian
Pizzicato
pit-sih-KAH-toh
/ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pizzicato
Dictionary meaning
Plucking the strings of a bowed instrument instead of using the bow.
History and origin
Italian
Examples
- The string section played pizzicato, creating a delicate plucked texture.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on third syllable. The 'zz' sounds like 'ts'.
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