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Rarestaccato
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.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.A passage having this mark.
- 3.Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
adjective
- 1.Describing a passage having this mark.
- 2.Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
adverb
- 1.Played in this style
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