word
staccato
stuh-KAH-toh
stəˈkɑːtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
staccato
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Dictionary meaning
Musical direction to play each note in a short, detached manner.
History and origin
Italian — 'detached'.
Examples
- The pianist played the quick passage staccato, giving it a playful, bouncy feel.
Common mispronunciations
STAK-uh-tohstuh-KAY-toh
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