upbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A note performed on a string instrument by drawing the bow upward or to the left across the instrument, moving the point of contact from the bow's tip toward the frog.
verb
  1. To bend or arc upwards.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpbəʊ/ /ˈʌpboʊ/

Word forms

upbow upbows upbowing upbowed

Etymology

From up + bow.

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