1. (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger
   "The violinist played a pizzicato passage in the middle of the piece"

1. A note or passage that is played pizzicato
   "The violinist's pizzicato added a delicate texture to the composition"

1. (music) with a light plucking staccato sound
   "The violinist played the passage pizzicato"

Derived forms: pizzicati, pizzicatos

See also: plucked

Type of: music

Encyclopedia: Pizzicato