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Capos
1. Parts of Speech: Noun, plural
2. Definitions:
- A device used on a guitar to shorten the playable length of the strings, thereby raising the pitch of the instrument (source: Merriam-Webster).
- A person who acts as a leader or intermediary in a criminal organization (source: Oxford Languages).
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈkeɪpoʊz/ (KAY-pohz)
- UK: /ˈkæpəʊz/ (KAP-ohz)
4. Origin and Usage:
- The word "capo" is derived from the Italian word "capotasto," which means "head of fretboard" (source: ThoughtCo). The musical usage of "capo" dates back to the 17th century (source: Merriam-Webster).
- The criminal usage of "capo" originated in the United States in the mid-20th century and is primarily associated with Italian-American organized crime (source: Oxford Languages).
5. Synonyms:
- Guitar capo: fretbar, fret clamp, capotasto
- Criminal capo: boss, don, godfather
6. Related Words: Copse, scape, space
7. Example Sentences:
- He placed the capos on the second fret to play the song in a higher key.
- The capo of the mafia family was arrested on charges of racketeering.