Staccato

English

Noun

Staccato (plural Staccatos or staccati)

1. (music) An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
2. (music) A passage having this mark.

Adverb

Staccato (comparative more Staccato, superlative most Staccato)

1. (music) played in this style

   Now, play the same passage very staccato.

Adjective

Staccato (comparative more Staccato, superlative most Staccato)

1. (music) describing a passage having this mark
2. Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

   He spoke with a deep staccato voice.

Antonyms

• legato

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