quasi guitare

French composer

Definition

Like a guitar — dry, plucked, somewhat hollow in tone.

Interpretive Guidance

Used in specific pieces to imitate the dry attack of a plucked guitar string. Release the pedal and use a light, detached touch with the fingers.

Context

Scope Used by Claude Debussy
Language French

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