arco

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Definition of arco in English English dictionary

A note in string instrument musical notation indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, usually following a passage that is played pizzicato

American corporation which engages in petroleum exploration manufacturing and distribution worldwide (headquartered in California)

A note to violinists indicating that the bow is to be used in the usual way, following a passage that is played pizzicato

Related Terms

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Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti

born Sept. 15, 1881, Milan, Italy died Aug. 21, 1947, Paris, France Italian builder of racing and luxury automobiles. His factory at Mosheim, Alsace (founded 1909), produced a highly successful low-powered racer for Le Mans. His luxurious Type 41 ("Golden Bugatti" or "La Royale"), produced in the 1920s, was probably the most meticulously built of all cars; no more than eight were constructed. His firm did not survive long after his death

Hyphenation

ar·co

Turkish pronunciation

ärkō

Pronunciation

/ˈärkō/ /ˈɑːrkoʊ/

Etymology

[ 'är-(")kO ] (adverb or adjective.) 1806. Italian, from arco, bow