Spiccato

Not to be confused with Staccato.

Spiccato [spikˈkaːto] is a bowing technique for string instruments in which the bow appears to bounce lightly upon the string. The term comes from the past participle of the Italian verb spiccare, meaning "to separate". The terms martelé, saltando, and sautillé describe similar techniques.[1]

David Popper: Elfentanz
David Popper's "Elfentanz" is a perpetuum mobile piece for cello and piano consisting of continuous spiccato. Hans Goldstein, cello, Mellicia Straaf, piano.
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Ezra Jenkinson: Elfentanz
A simple piece by Ezra Jenkinson for violin and piano with the same title and using the same effect. Bernard Chevalier, violin, Marsha Chevalier, piano.
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  1. ^ MasterClass (1 Sep 2022). "Violin 101: What Is Spiccato? Learn About Spiccato Bowing Technique and the Difference Between Spiccato and Other Violin Techniques". MasterClass. Retrieved 28 Nov 2023.