word
Italian
pizzicato
pit-sih-KAH-toh
ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
pizzicato
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Dictionary meaning
Plucking the strings of a violin or other bowed instrument.
History and origin
Italian — 'pizzicare' (to pluck).
Examples
- The strings played pizzicato created a delicate, ticking clock effect.
Common mispronunciations
pih-zih-KAH-tohpits-ih-KAH-toh
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