ponticello
/ˌpɒntɪˈtʃɛləʊ/Music
noun
1The bridge of a stringed instrument.
2A style of playing the violin, cello, etc., in which the bow is played close to the bridge; an example of this.
adverb
As a musical direction: with the bowing close to the bridge.
adjective
Designating the sound produced by bowing close to the bridge.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in James Grassineau (c1715–1769). From Italian ponticello bridge of a stringed instrument, little bridge from post-classical Latin ponticellus little bridge, alteration (after classical Latin -ellus) of classical Latin ponticulus little bridge.