saltando
[ sahl-tahn-doh ]
/ sɑlˈtɑn doʊ /
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adjective
(of a performance with a stringed instrument) playing each note staccato by bouncing the bow on the strings.
adverb
in a saltando manner.
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Also sal·ta·to [sahl-tah-toh]. /sɑlˈtɑ toʊ/.
Origin of saltando
Words nearby saltando
salsa verde, salsify, sal soda, salt, salta, saltando, saltant, saltarello, saltation, saltationism, saltatorial
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