Bowings

/ˈbaʊ.ɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bowing; multiple instances of bending at the waist or the technique of using a bow (as on a violin or musical string instrument).

Etymology

From 'bow' with the gerund/present participle suffix '-ing', then pluralized with '-s'. This term has two main uses: physical gestures and music technique.

Kelly Says

In violin music, 'bowings' refers to specific patterns of how you move the bow—it's like the grammar of string instruments, and different bowings can completely change how a piece sounds!

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