Bowed is an adjective with two common senses: 1) shaped like a bow, curved or arched (as in a bowed bridge). 2) tied with a bow or having a decorative bow. In music, it describes instruments played with a bow (e.g., bowed strings). The term often carries a formal or technical tone and may describe posture, design, or ornamentation that features a curved, arching form.
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