arco
|ar-co|
C1
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/ˈɑrkoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːkəʊ/
with a bow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arco' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'arco', where 'arco' meant 'bow' or 'arch'.
Historical Evolution
'arco' comes from Italian, which derives from Latin 'arcus' (meaning 'bow, arc'); the Italian form 'arco' passed into musical terminology in modern European languages.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'bow' or 'arch' in Latin/Italian; in musical usage it developed the specific instructional sense 'with the bow' used in scores.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the bow used to play a stringed instrument; also used to refer to bowing technique or a passage played with the bow.
He tightened his arco before the rehearsal.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/09 06:54