Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capo
noun
/ˈkeɪ.poʊ/
Definition
A device used on the neck of a guitar or similar stringed instrument to raise the pitch of the strings.
Examples
- He placed a capo on the second fret to play in a higher key.
- Using a capo made it easier to sing along with the song.
- The guitarist switched capos for different sections of the performance.
Meaning
The term refers to a clamp placed across the fingerboard of a guitar that allows the player to play in different keys easily without changing finger positions.
Synonyms
- None (specific to the musical context)
