In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPICCATO
spiccato, spiccato bowing
(noun) bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
spiccato (comparative more spiccato, superlative most spiccato)
(music) detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
Noun
spiccato (plural spiccatos)
(music) A manner of playing a stringed instrument such that the bow is bounced off the strings after each note.
Source: Wiktionary
Spic*ca"to, a. Etym: [It., p. p. of spicare to detach, to separate.] (Mus.)
Definition: Detached; separated; -- a term indicating that every note is to be performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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