STACCATO
8 letters
12 Scrabble points
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
Definition of STACCATO
noun
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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.
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A passage having this mark.
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Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
adjective
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Describing a passage having this mark.
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Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
adverb
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Played in this style
"Now, play the same passage very staccato."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
S
T
A
C
C
A
T
O
Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
12 points
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