double stop
nounMusic.
two or more notes bowed simultaneously on a stringed instrument, as the violin.
Origin of double stop
1First recorded in 1875–80
Words Nearby double stop
Other definitions for double-stop (2 of 2)
double-stop
[ duhb-uhl-stop ]
verb (used with object),dou·ble-stopped, dou·ble-stop·ping.
to play a double stop on (a stringed instrument).
verb (used without object),dou·ble-stopped, dou·ble-stop·ping.
to play a double stop.
Origin of double-stop
2First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for double-stop
double-stop
verb-stops, -stopping or -stopped
to play (two notes or parts) simultaneously on a violin or related instrument by drawing the bow over two strings
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