staccato
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/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
- A passage having this mark.
- Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
adjective
- Describing a passage having this mark.
- Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
adverb
- Played in this style“Now, play the same passage very staccato.”
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Synonyms
abruptdisconnectedacciaccaturaacciacaturastemadagioaccent marksluragitatoabbreviationadagiettorestfermatanotelinespace