Associations to the word «Staccato»
Noun
- Clicking
- Gunfire
- Sound
- Roar
- Rhythm
- Rifle
- Burst
- Stillness
- Violin
- Johnny
- Noise
- Barrel
- Piano
- String
- Flame
- Note
- Style
- Instrument
- Riff
- Chord
- Pitch
- Chatter
- Voice
- Touch
- Articulation
- Thud
- Gun
- Finger
- Accompaniment
- Synth
- Whine
- Rattle
- Hoove
- Tempo
- Rapid
- Music
- Volley
- Melody
- Call
- Tapping
- Distraction
- Bassoon
- Click
- Syllable
- Regularity
- Stab
- Beat
- Repetition
- Carbine
- Spy
- Snapping
- Yell
- Grayson
- Barrage
- Thunder
- Vincent
- Phrase
- Antarctica
- Solo
- Chorus
- Flash
- Cough
- Delivery
Adjective
Wiktionary
STACCATO, noun. (music) 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.
STACCATO, noun. (music) A passage having this mark.
STACCATO, adverb. (music) played in this style
STACCATO, adjective. (music) Describing a passage having this mark.
STACCATO, adjective. Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
Dictionary definition
STACCATO, adverb. Separating the notes; in music; "play this staccato, please".
STACCATO, adjective. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes".
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