Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arco
adverb / musical term
/ˈärkō/
Definition
A direction or arch in music that indicates to perform a passage with a bow.
Examples
- The cellist played the passage ‘arco’ after the pizzicato section.
- The conductor signaled the orchestra to continue in ‘arco’ for the next movement.
Meaning
In musical terminology, ‘arco’ refers to playing with a bow, especially on string instruments, indicating a return to bowing after a pizzicato passage.
Synonyms
- bowed
- with bow
