staccato
Pronunciation
/stəˈkɑˌtoʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "staccato"in English

staccato
01

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most staccato
Comparative
more staccato
gradable
Examples
The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody.
staccato
01

in rapid, clipped bursts

Grammatical Information
Examples
She spoke staccato, each word clipped and urgent.
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