down-bow

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Noun down-bow has 1 sense

down-bow - a downward stroke from the heel to the tip of the bow
--₁ is a kind of bow

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Down-Bow

Definition:

A down-bow is a technique used in string instrument playing, where the bow is drawn in a downward motion across the strings.

Examples:

As a noun:

Performing a smooth down-bow on the cello produced a warm and rich tone.
The violinist demonstrated excellent control during the down-bow section of the piece.

As a verb:

Make sure to down-bow at the beginning of each measure for a consistent sound.
Practice down-bowing slowly to master the fluid motion.

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