Related to "scordare" [to put out of tune], which in "classical" violin music is a technique used to simplify the execution of otherwise extremely difficult passages [➺ Antonio Vivaldi, Concerto in due Cori con Violino scordato in B♭ major (RV 583), &c.]; In Sicilia it is, however, a piece of skill / virtuosity, played during ritual as well as ceremonial functions, as it was performed during the consecration of the Christmas mass, using the two chanters in contrapuntal dialogue and dissonant intervals (hence probably the term 'scordino', from “scordato” [out of tune]), silencing the 2 or 3 drones of the Zampogna "a paro"; NB: Francesco ("Ciccio") Currò was particularly renowned for his execution of this singular and ancient instrumental technique, but to be noted among the few and good interpreters are also Nino "Sciuni" Mento, Sostene Puglisi, and Salvatore Vinci.

Scordino, Scurdellinu, Scurdino