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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAPO

From Italian capo tasto head stop.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CAPO

capo  [ˈkeɪpəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAPO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Capo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CAPO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

capo

Capo

A capo is a device used on the neck of a stringed instrument to shorten the playable length of the strings, hence raising the pitch. It is frequently used on guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Giovanni Battista Doni first used the term in his Annotazioni of 1640, though capo use likely began earlier in the 17th century. The first patented capo was designed by James Ashborn of Walcottville, Connecticut, USA. The capo is most commonly used to raise the pitch of a fretted instrument so that a player can perform a piece in a different key using the same fingerings they would use if played "open". In effect, a capo uses a fret of an instrument to create a new nut at a higher note than the instrument's actual nut. There are numerous styles of capos, but most commercial capos consist of a rubber-covered bar that holds down the strings of the instrument and is clamped to the instrument by one of a number of mechanisms. The same style of capo may be sold in different sizes and shapes for different instruments and fretboard curvatures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAPO


Apo
ˈɑːpəʊ
campo
ˈkæmpəʊ
depot
ˈdɛpəʊ
expo
ˈɛkspəʊ
gippo
ˈdʒɪpəʊ
gyppo
ˈdʒɪpəʊ
hippo
ˈhɪpəʊ
hypo
ˈhaɪpəʊ
lipo
ˈlɪpəʊ
Ningbo
ˈnɪŋˈpəʊ
oppo
ˈɒpəʊ
po
pəʊ
Poe
pəʊ
repo
ˈriːpəʊ
tempo
ˈtɛmpəʊ
topo
ˈtɒpəʊ
troppo
ˈtrɒpəʊ
typo
ˈtaɪpəʊ
WIPO
ˈwaɪpəʊ
zippo
ˈzɪpəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAPO

caple
capless
caplet
caplin
capmaker
capnomancy
capo tasto
capocchia
capoeira
capon
caponata
Capone
caponier
caponise
caponize
caporal
Caporetto
capot
capote
capouch

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAPO

a tempo
Aleppo
cheapo
compo
contempo
da capo
gapo
Gestapo
kakapo
Lake Taupo
Limpopo
Ningpo
non troppo
Nopo
pepo
Seppo
shippo
Taupo
up-tempo
upo

Synonyms and antonyms of capo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «capo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAPO

Find out the translation of capo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of capo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «capo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

投诉警察课
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

capo
570 millions of speakers

English

capo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कापो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كابو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

капо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

capo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাপো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

capo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Capo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kapodaster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カポ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카포
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Capo
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

capo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேபோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅंपो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

capo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

capo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

capo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

капо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capo
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

capo
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Capo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

capo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

capo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of capo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPO»

The term «capo» is very widely used and occupies the 12.062 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about capo

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAPO»

Discover the use of capo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to capo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Capo
An historical novel documents the life of Silvio Randazzo, the man who brought the Mafia to America Based on fact, here is a s
Peter Watson, 1998
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The Capo Chord Book
This book is clear and easy to understand with written explanation and diagrams. the Capo Chord Book is sure to serve the beginner/intermediate guitarist for many years.
Lance Beaumont, 2010
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Da capo
DA CAPO, the best-selling intermediate Italian text in the market, reviews and expands all aspects of Italian grammar while providing an authentic and accurate tool to communicate with Italian people and understand their culture.
Annamaria Moneti, Graziana Lazzarino, 2006
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The Da Capo book of American singing groups: a history, ...
A one-of-a-kind guide to the great American singing groups from the Andrews Sisters to the New Kids on the Block.
Jay Warner, 2000
5
Guitar Capo Chords Made Easy
A comprehensive 96-page, large print perfect-bound book of chords using a capo. Chords include major, minor, 7th, diminished, major 7, 6th, augmented and more. Chords are shown in all keys and in various capo positions.
William Bay, 2012
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Da Capo Best Music Writing 2006: The Year's Finest Writing ...
Whether you count yourself a member of the hip-hop nation, bang your head yearly at Ozzfest, wear a cowboy hat, or dance to the top twenty, you're sure to find something to love in Da Capo Best Music Writing 2006.
Mary Gaitskill, Daphne Carr, 2009
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Da Capo Best Music Writing 2005: The Year's Finest Writing ...
Da Capo Best Music Writing has become one of the most eagerly awaited annuals of them all.
JT LeRoy, 2009
8
Da capo
This Seventh Edition of the best-selling intermediate Italian text, DA CAPO, reviews and expands upon all aspects of Italian grammar while providing authentic learning experiences (including new song and video activities) that provide ...
Antonio Morena, Donatella Melucci, Annamaria Moneti, 2010
9
The Da Capo guide to contemporary African music
The Da Capo Guide to Contemporary African Music is the first ever comprehensive guide to recorded African music.
Ronnie Graham, 1988
10
Da Capo Best Music Writing 2004: The Year's Finest Writing ...
The best music writing of the year collected in a single indispensable package includes a broad spectrum of work from novelists, journalists, and musicians to create a detailed and engrossing picture of the state of music in 2004.
Mickey Hart, Paul Bresnick, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAPO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term capo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jerry Weintraub: indefatigable champion of old-school and retro film
... pals, George Clooney and Julia Roberts among them. If nothing else, it shows Weintraub as a Hollywood made man, a capo among capos. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR To KANYE WEST: 'You Are Not The …
"You're Making Me Hate You" is being released today (July 7) via Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Taylor is promoting ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
3
POT 2.0 Now Open With New Menu, Starry Kitchen Returns for One …
—FE. — Longstanding Westside Italian staple Capo scored a huge win yesterday when it was given Grand Award status by Wine Spectator. «Eater LA, Jul 15»
4
Southridge Announces Equity Purchase Agreement with Iconic Brands
... a region that benefits from a warm Tyrrhenian climate opening up to reveal the natural beauty of Capo Milazzo and the Aeolian Islands. «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
5
Bonanno mobster on trial for Lufthansa robbery says courtroom …
Lawyers for reputed capo Vincent Asaro are asking a federal judge to shut down exhibits entitled “The Eastern District in the Headlines” and ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
6
#HauptmanOut: Fire fans protest against ownership
At one point the capo even flipped off the upper reaches of the stadium as if sending the hatred right to the top. A two pole banner was unfurled. «Hot Time In Old Town, Jul 15»
7
Oakville electrical engineer seeking Ward 6 council seat
Hussain also says he is vice chair of the Canadian Association of Pakistan Origin (CAPO), a non-profit organization, which provides services ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»
8
Mansfield Police Report
St. Thomas Drive, 800 block: A burglar entered an unlocked silver 2012 Kia Forte Ex at a residence, and currency and a D'Addario guitar capo ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
9
New Book Highlights Bronx's Pivotal Role in New York Mob History
Maranzano named himself "capo di tutti i capi," Italian for "boss of all bosses," and divided the rest of the mob into families led by his ... «DNAinfo, Jul 15»
10
Associate VP Ann Marie Capo Promoted to Vice President
Ann Marie Capo has been named Vice President for Quality and Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer at UConn Health. (Janine ... «UConn Today, Jul 15»

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