Staccato Definition & Meaning
staccato
- adverb
- separating the notes; in music; "play this staccato, please"
- adjective
- (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes"
Words that rhyme with staccato
Usage tips for "staccato"
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