Bowing
The technique of drawing a bow across the strings of an instrument to produce sustained sound.
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performance
Pronunciation
/ˈbəʊɪŋ/
Origin
Old English (boga)
Length
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About Bowing
Bowing is the primary means of tone production on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The player controls volume, tone colour, and articulation through bow speed, pressure, and placement (contact point).
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