Bariolage

/ˌbæriəˈlɑːʒ/ noun

A violin technique where the bow rapidly moves between different strings while playing the same note, creating a trembling or shimmering effect.

From French 'bariolage', derived from 'bariole' meaning 'motley' or 'variegated', referring to the visual effect of the bow moving across multiple colored strings.

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