What is a dotted rythum in violin?

In violin playing, a dotted rhythm, or dotted notes, are notes with dots after that increase the duration of the note by half of its original value, or 50%. For example, a quarter note with a dot, or a dotted quarter note, is held for the length of a quarter note plus a half of a quarter note, which totals three eighth notes.

So, if you see, for example, a dotted half note in a piece of music, you would hold the note for 3 beats instead of 2 beats because the dot adds an extra half-beat to the note's normal duration.

Dotted rhythm can add a syncopated or swung feeling to music. It is a fundamental musical concept used in various musical genres, including classical music, jazz, blues, and folk music.