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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries变调夹
Pronunciation / Transliteration: biàn tiáo jiā
"他用变调夹来演奏这首歌。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used on the neck of a stringed instrument to raise the pitch of the strings.
"He placed a capo on the second fret to play the song in a higher key." - 2
A leader or head of a group, especially in a criminal organization.
"The capo of the family made all the important decisions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'capo' originates from the Italian word meaning 'head' or 'chief'. It has been adopted into English, particularly in musical contexts, to refer to a device used to change the pitch of a stringed instrument. The usage has evolved from its original meaning in Italian to encompass various contexts in English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Capo" is said worldwide
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capo
Transliteration: kapo
"Il a utilisé un capo pour jouer la chanson."
Capo
Transliteration: kapo
"Er hat einen Capo verwendet, um die Melodie zu ändern."
capo
Transliteration: kapo
"Ha usato un capo per suonare la canzone."
capo
Transliteration: kapo
"Usó un capo para tocar la canción."
capo
Transliteration: kapo
"Ele usou um capo para tocar a música."
कैपो
Transliteration: kaipo
"उसने गाने को खेलने के लिए कैपो का इस्तेमाल किया।"
变调夹
Transliteration: biàn tiáo jiā
"他用变调夹来演奏这首歌。"
카포
Transliteration: kapo
"그는 노래를 연주하기 위해 카포를 사용했다."
カポ
Transliteration: kapo
"彼は曲を演奏するためにカポを使った。"
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