naturale
8.1
Return to the normal way of playing
- adverb
- /nəˈtʊrəl/
- Specialized
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natural
- The cellist switched from sul ponticello to naturale as indicated in the music.
Examples
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When you see naturale in the score, return to the instrument's standard technique.
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The conductor signaled the orchestra to play naturale after the special effect passage.
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Play it naturale!
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The musician played the piece with a naturale style.
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The conductor signaled the orchestra to play naturale after the special effect passage.
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When you see naturale in the score, return to the instrument's standard technique.
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The cellist switched from sul ponticello to naturale as indicated in the music.
Surface Forms
naturale positive
Etymology
Naturale comes from Italian and the root natura, which means 'nature' or 'the normal way'. In music it tells players to return to the instrument's normal sound or style, so the origin explains the direction to play 'naturally'.
