HyperDic: staccato

English > 2 senses of the word staccato:
ADJECTIVEallstaccato, disconnected(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
ADVERBallstaccatoseparating the notes
staccato > pronunciation
Soundsstahkaa'tow.
Rhymesalto ... Yamamoto: 70 rhymes with tow...
English > staccato: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply.
Examples
  • "staccato applause"
  • "a staccato command"
  • "staccato notes"
Synonymdisconnected
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Narrowerabrupt, disconnectedmarked by sudden changes in subject / subject and sharp transitions
Oppositelegato, smooth(music) without breaks between notes
Spanishinconexo, staccato
English > staccato: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaningseparating the notes; in music.
Example"play this staccato, please"
OppositelegatoConnecting the notes

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