bowing

[ boh-ing ]

noun

1. the act or art of playing a stringed instrument with a bow.
2. the individual way of using the bow in playing a stringed instrument, including the way in which the musician approaches the music emotionally, the articulation of individual notes, and the manner in which the notes of a passage are grouped together.

bowing

/ ˈbəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. the technique of using the bow in playing a violin, viola, cello, or related instrument

Other Words From

• un·bowing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowing¹

First recorded in 1830–40; bow ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The timing of his bowing out, coupled with a schedule tailored to keeping Biden off the debate stage, robbed Harris of one of her "best formats," according to Silver.

From Salon

The winds were so strong that Ken and Paula McWaid, who live a few homes down from Jensen, watched their large window bowing in and out.

From Los Angeles Times

He once got in trouble for bowing to a company executive with his hand in his pocket, a major no-no in Korean culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Griffin mirrored the audience’s applause for Maggie, raising her hands toward Heaven before bowing back down in the direction of Hell.

From Salon

Directed and choreographed by Emma Andres, the experience kicked off in May with a spring iteration before bowing its autumn production last month.

From Los Angeles Times

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