Definition of Staccato
Staccato
Sta·cca·to
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Marked by short, detached sounds or movements.
e.g. The staccato rhythm of the drumbeat added energy to the song.
(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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