Detache bowing technique is defined as?

• A. Smooth legato bowing
• B. Slur across multiple notes within a single bow stroke
• C. Pizzicato
• D. Detach notes by playing one note per bow stroke

Answer: (D)

Detache bowing is about clear, separated attacks for each note. In string playing you create a crisp articulation by starting a new bow stroke for every note, so the sounds don’t connect under one continuous bow. This contrasts with legato, where notes are connected smoothly, often under a single bow stroke or with a slur. Pizzicato involves plucking the strings, not bowing, so it isn’t detache. A slur across multiple notes within a single bow stroke also describes legato, not detached playing. So detache means you detach the notes by playing one note per bow stroke, making each note stand out with a distinct, clean attack.