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staccato
/stə'kɑtoʊ/
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Definitions of staccato
  1. adjective
    (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
    "staccato applause" "a staccato command" "staccato notes"

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    disconnected abrupt disconnected
    Opposite:
    legato
  2. separating the notes; in music
    "play this staccato, please"
    Opposite:
    legato
Examples of staccato
  • "staccato applause"
  • "a staccato command"
  • "staccato notes"
  • "play this staccato, please"
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