capo

capo¹ Definition

capo (kā′pō)

noun pl. capos -·pos

a device fastened over the fingerboard as of a guitar to shorten the strings uniformly and facilitate playing in a different key

Etymology: short for capotasto < It, lit., chief key < capo, chief, head (< L caput, head) + tasto, key < tastare, to touch < VL: see taste

capo² Definition

capo (kä′pō, kap′ō)

noun pl. capos -·pos

a chieftain in a criminal organization such as the Mafia

Etymology: < It, lit., head, chief

capo Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: It has the same effect as using a guitar capo.
affix: Affix a capo at the first fret and depress the sixth string at the last fret.
place: I can't remember offhand what key it was in but live I place a capo at the 5th fret.

Preposition: at

Adjective modifier

Preposition: on

Modifies a noun

part: All parts are included in the basic edition, including transposed capo parts to make high notes easy to read for the inexperienced.
position: His second picked up the pace with a high capo position.

Noun used with modifier

da: It usually has two sections, unless it repeats itself da capo, like a rondeau.
house: Stalwart of OOTB and master of the 3-minute song Scott Reilly commenced after a search for the elusive house capo.
guitar: It has the same effect as using a guitar capo.

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