The violinist applied colophony to the bow before the performance.
Скрипач нанес канифоль на смычок перед выступлением.
Определения
A hard, brittle resin obtained from the distillation of turpentine, used in making varnishes, adhesives, and as a friction-increasing agent on the bows of string instruments.
The violinist applied colophony to her bow to ensure a smooth performance.