martelé
/ˈmɑːtəleɪ/(also martellé) Music
adjective
Of a piece of music: having heavily accented and shortened notes. Of a musical instrument: played in this style. Also as noun: this style of playing.
- Used only in relation to bowed stringed instruments..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in John Stainer (1840–1901), musicologist and composer. From French martelé, past participle of marteler to hammer.
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