word
Italian
Staccato
stah-KAH-toh
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Staccato
Dictionary meaning
Musical direction indicating notes should be played in a sharp, detached manner.
History and origin
Italian
Examples
- The cellist played the passage in staccato, each note crisp and separate.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable. Italian for 'detached'.
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