txtDefinition=The playing of detached, rapid {\uldb notes}{\v 89586} by bouncing the {\uldb bow}{\v 21373} lightly on each one. While playing on- or off-the-string may seem like slight distinctions to the untrained ear, the decision as to which technique to utilize in a particular {\uldb passage}{\v 90954} is considered important by any professional {\uldb string}{\v 97871} player or {\uldb orchestral}{\v 134419} {\uldb conductor}{\v 143090}.
