staccato

staccato
1. noun
a) 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.
b) A passage having this mark.
2. adverb
played in this style

Now, play the same passage very staccato.

a) describing a passage having this mark

He spoke with a deep staccato voice.

b) Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

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