Which bowing technique yields a slight detachment of notes without changing the direction of the bow?

Which bowing technique yields a slight detachment of notes without changing the direction of the bow?

• A. Loure
• B. Portato
• C. Detache
• D. Staccato

Answer: (A)

Loure is a bowing style that keeps the bow moving in the same direction while you create a gentle rearticulation on each note, giving a slight detachment without reversing the bow. This creates a lyrical, pulsed legato—notes feel separated just enough, but the bow’s path remains uninterrupted. Detache would involve distinct strokes that often change direction; staccato emphasizes more pronounced shortness; portato also yields subtle separation but loure is the specific smooth, singing variant that fits the description best.

Loure is a bowing style that keeps the bow moving in the same direction while you create a gentle rearticulation on each note, giving a slight detachment without reversing the bow. This creates a lyrical, pulsed legato—notes feel separated just enough, but the bow’s path remains uninterrupted. Detache would involve distinct strokes that often change direction; staccato emphasizes more pronounced shortness; portato also yields subtle separation but loure is the specific smooth, singing variant that fits the description best.