arco

[ ahr-koh ]

adverb

, Music.

1. (of the performance of a passage for stringed instruments) with the bow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arco¹

1730–40; < Italian: bow < Latin arcus. See arc

Example Sentences

On “Expansions,” he sounds like a jazz bassist, walking a brisk line, before switching to arco and summoning scraping cries and heaving groans out of the strings.

From New York Times

“A lot of people have spoken about his pizzicato playing, but I was also excited by his arco tone,” Mr. Davis said in an interview, referring to Mr. Wadud’s use of the bow.

From New York Times

"The site encourages the discussion of what is poetry and the final screen calls upon the interested: 'How about now create real? Meet the cultural center b_arco.'"

From Los Angeles Times

The tracks range from the swirling piano and harp sounds of Cherry Blossom, to the title track's glimmering harp sounds, arco bass and splashing cymbals, and the solemnly compelling low-trumpet epilogue, Finding My Way.

From The Guardian

"Treat Me Like Train Tracks" has a more nervous, interior, psychological feel, with an anxious, tapping beat, arco bass and warbling keyboard.

From Seattle Times