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staccato

The correct spelling is staccato.

How to pronounce staccato

noun

IPA: /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/

Say it like: Sta-cca-to

The correct spelling is staccato. 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 s… For example: "Now, play the same passage very staccato."

Usage Examples

Now, play the same passage very staccato.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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. 2.A passage having this mark.
  3. 3.Any sound resembling a musical staccato.

adjective

  1. 1.Describing a passage having this mark.
  2. 2.Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

adverb

  1. 1.Played in this style

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