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Meaning of Flautando in Music

Flautando is a term used in music to indicate a specific bowing technique on string instruments, particularly the violin. It is used to produce a flutelike sound effect by bowing slightly over the fingerboard. The bow is moved with a high speed and little pressure, resulting in a whistling and transparent sound. Flautando is often played **sul tasto**, which means close to the fingerboard. It is important to note that flautando should not be confused with harmonics, which is a left-hand technique that produces a whistling sound by lightly touching the string without pressing it down

Directive to create a flute-like sound with a bowed stringed instrument (typically a violin) by moving the bow lightly on the string near or at the fingerboard. This effect can also be created by using harmonics.