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staccato
01
playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them
Examples
The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody.
The percussion section added a staccato rhythm to the orchestra's performance.
staccato
01
in rapid, clipped bursts
Examples
She spoke staccato, each word clipped and urgent.
He laughed staccato, quick bursts of sound like hiccups.
