artificial harmonics

American

noun

(used with a plural verb)

harmonics of a note produced on a stringed instrument by lightly touching a stopped sounded string.

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Both natural and artificial harmonics are possible on the double bass, the former being the best; but they are seldom used in orchestral works.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

His left hand pizzicato is marvellous, and he makes runs in single and artificial harmonics as quickly as most violinists can play an ordinary scale.

From Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry Charles

I advise pressing down the first finger on the strings inordinately, especially in the higher positions, when playing artificial harmonics.

From Violin Mastery Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers by Martens, Frederick Herman

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