staccato

Definitions


[stəˈkɑːtəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- performed with each note sharply detached or separated from the others
(e.g: a staccato rhythm)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detached’


[stəˈkɑːtəʊ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with each note sharply detached or separated from the others
(e.g: I find arpeggio playing is easily done staccato)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detached’


[stəˈkɑːtəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a piece or passage marked to be performed staccato


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘detached’




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