Word Frequency
barré (ˈbæreɪ
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Definitions
noun
- the act of laying the index finger over some or all of the strings of a guitar, lute, or similar instrument, so that the pitch of each stopped string is simultaneously raised Compare capo1
- the playing of chords in this manner
verb
- to execute (chords) in this manner
adverb
- by using the barré
Word Origin
C19: from French, from barrerbar1Example Sentences Including 'barre'
' As for the future, he'll carry on hanging onto the barre , moving his own arthritic legs while slowly dancing for his cats.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Like the way he always positions me at the barre behind somebody who knows what they are doing.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Stand at an incline to a wall or barre resting your weight on your hands opposite your shoulders as in the illustration.Shape Your Body, Shape Your Life
`Imagine trying to do that with a little filet de barre inside you.A DARKENING STAIN (2002)
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