Meaning of Staccato | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
2. A passage having this mark.
3. Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
   figuratively

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Examples

“According to the syllable-timed hypothesis, Spanish syllables as staccato.”

“The tumultuous noise resolved itself now into the disorderly mingling of many voices, the gride of many wheels, the creaking of waggons, and the staccato of hoofs.”

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