downbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow downward or to the right across the instrument, moving its point of contact from the frog toward the tip of the bow.
verb
  1. To curve or arc downwards.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaʊnbəʊ/

Word forms

downbow downbows downbowing downbowed

Etymology

From down + bow.

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