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noun (plural staccatos or staccati)
  1. (music) 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. (music) A passage having this mark.
adjective 
  1. (music) describing a passage having this mark
adverb 
  1. (music) played in this style
Now, play the same passage very .
Etymology: Borrowed from staccato, past participle of staccare, meaning "to separate"


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