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Arco
Arco means string instruments are played with the bow.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Arco playing produces a sustained bowed string sound. It contrasts with pizzicato, where the string is plucked.
Topics
TimbreStringsMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.