capo
capo¹
Definition
capo (kā′pō)
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
- fret: The guitar was tuned DADGAD, capo at the 5th fret.
Adjective modifier
- partial: Steve is also accomplished in the art of playing with a partial capo.
Preposition: on
- fret: Tuning: DADGAD with a capo on the 5th fret.
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
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