Definition of Staccato
Staccato
stac·ca·to


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a sharp, jotting series of sounds; a style played in music compositions;

e.g. He couldn't play the staccato fast enough to keep up with the beat in their new musical composition.

(adjective)
performed or played with each note being sharply cut or separated from the others;

e.g. It was hard for him to play the fast staccato rhythm on the flute.

(adjective)
disjointed or abrupt;

e.g. She gave rather staccato responses to the news outlet because she was tired of the questions.



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