Definition of staccato in English:

staccato

adjective & adverb stəˈkɑːtəʊ

Music

With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others.
as adjective a staccato rhythm
Compare with legato, marcato
Example sentencesExamples
- Retention of a naturally compact hand through early release of selected notes and judicious use of staccato touch is a potent technique.
- The piano started up; soft, staccato notes filled the room and chased away the dull rumble from the backstage area.
- On the piano, James was not delicate nor mysterious at all - his playing was stuttered and fast, something rushing forth in staccato bursts that suggest supreme agitation or even anger.
- Meyer carefully pays attention to dynamic and legato / staccato contrasts, so her playing is endlessly interesting, as well as tonally gratifying.
- Townshend led a master's class in aggressive guitar, windmilling power chords, strumming with blitzkrieg ferocity and firing out staccato solos in intensive bursts.

nounPlural staccatos stəˈkɑːtəʊstəˈkɑdoʊ

Music

1A piece or passage marked to be performed staccato.
Example sentencesExamples
- From adagio to agitato, from legato to staccato, the music guides us through the story with ease and agility.
- It also showcases the skills of the individual musicians, whose temporal coordination, especially with the staccatos and arpeggios inserted into the composition, is commendable.
- We play opposite articulations: legato in staccato passages, staccato in legato sections.
- Years later when Beth played Mozart Sonatas and Chopin Nocturnes, we experimented with putting down the keys in various ways to get the velvety legatos or sparkling staccatos called for in the music.
- ‘Distant Drums’ is marked by a staccato, open-fifth ostinato pattern in the left hand, over which the chromatic-based melody reigns in the right hand.
1. 1.1 A series of short, sharp sounds or words.
  her heels made a rapid staccato on the polished boards
  Example sentencesExamples
  His speech is staggered and halting, hers an energetic staccato.
  The staccato of gunfire had died and silence filled the hallway.
  One minute I can hear the birds outside, the staccato of the fan, the light flapping of my bed sheet in the fan draft.
  His fingers tapped at the keys in a rapid staccato.
  Vladimir could hear scattered gunfire on the right flank now, a staccato of pops amid the deeper roar of the artillery shells exploding to their rear.
  I sigh, crack one eye, and regard the interplay of shadows on the wall, listening to the incessant staccato of the downpour.
  Soon, the faint pitter-patter crescendoed into the staccato of heavy drops falling on Heinrich's poncho.
  Xavier said gripping his cane as the pair's shoes beat a rhythmic staccato on the linoleum.
  The heavy staccato of footfalls behind her sounded a bit odd.
  During the encounter the complete life sequence of the characters she sees on the road is shown in a staccato of fast-paced edited shots and then the film resumes to Lola's run.
  The grotesque flesh-marionettes of the studio audience erupted with a shrill and uneven staccato of laughter.
  While interesting as a piece of journalism, some comments were vague; for example, we are told that Sargood ‘speaks softly, in a lovely staccato, a spark in her eyes.’
  The last few words are delivered in a comic staccato.
  The bolts of lightning threw lurid blue patterns across the walls and the rain beat a driving staccato on the roof.
  My feet thudded to the ground in a fast staccato, beating only a little faster than my racing heart.
  Much laughter has been heard, with the staccato of chopping and the thud of pestles meeting mortars.
  Faily looked around at his gang, and his voice changed from the flat monotone of his recitation of imprinted details to the sharp staccato of his orders.
  Then the sound of motorbikes being wheeled out, the irregular repeated staccato of kicks, then the reluctant engines being revved to keep them firing in the cold cold air.
  She'd sit at the terminal, frowning, cigarette burning in the tray, tapping a rapid staccato.
  If you closed your eyes it was easy enough to mistake that sound, that staccato of rifle and gunfire, for rain pattering onto the surface of a raincoat.

Origin

Italian, literally 'detached'.

Rhymes

agitato, Ambato, castrato, esparto, inamorato, legato, moderato, obbligato (US obligato), ostinato, pizzicato, rubato, tomato, vibrato, Waikato

Definition of staccato in US English:

staccato

adverb & adjectivestəˈkɑdoʊstəˈkädō

Music

With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others.
as adjective a staccato rhythm
Compare with legato, marcato
Example sentencesExamples
- Retention of a naturally compact hand through early release of selected notes and judicious use of staccato touch is a potent technique.
- Meyer carefully pays attention to dynamic and legato / staccato contrasts, so her playing is endlessly interesting, as well as tonally gratifying.
- On the piano, James was not delicate nor mysterious at all - his playing was stuttered and fast, something rushing forth in staccato bursts that suggest supreme agitation or even anger.
- The piano started up; soft, staccato notes filled the room and chased away the dull rumble from the backstage area.
- Townshend led a master's class in aggressive guitar, windmilling power chords, strumming with blitzkrieg ferocity and firing out staccato solos in intensive bursts.

nounstəˈkɑdoʊstəˈkädō

Music

1A piece or passage marked to be performed staccato.
Example sentencesExamples
- We play opposite articulations: legato in staccato passages, staccato in legato sections.
- ‘Distant Drums’ is marked by a staccato, open-fifth ostinato pattern in the left hand, over which the chromatic-based melody reigns in the right hand.
- Years later when Beth played Mozart Sonatas and Chopin Nocturnes, we experimented with putting down the keys in various ways to get the velvety legatos or sparkling staccatos called for in the music.
- It also showcases the skills of the individual musicians, whose temporal coordination, especially with the staccatos and arpeggios inserted into the composition, is commendable.
- From adagio to agitato, from legato to staccato, the music guides us through the story with ease and agility.
1. 1.1 A noise or speech resembling a series of short, detached musical notes.
  her heels made a rapid staccato on the polished boards
  Example sentencesExamples
  Xavier said gripping his cane as the pair's shoes beat a rhythmic staccato on the linoleum.
  Much laughter has been heard, with the staccato of chopping and the thud of pestles meeting mortars.
  Soon, the faint pitter-patter crescendoed into the staccato of heavy drops falling on Heinrich's poncho.
  His speech is staggered and halting, hers an energetic staccato.
  The bolts of lightning threw lurid blue patterns across the walls and the rain beat a driving staccato on the roof.
  I sigh, crack one eye, and regard the interplay of shadows on the wall, listening to the incessant staccato of the downpour.
  While interesting as a piece of journalism, some comments were vague; for example, we are told that Sargood ‘speaks softly, in a lovely staccato, a spark in her eyes.’
  His fingers tapped at the keys in a rapid staccato.
  During the encounter the complete life sequence of the characters she sees on the road is shown in a staccato of fast-paced edited shots and then the film resumes to Lola's run.
  The grotesque flesh-marionettes of the studio audience erupted with a shrill and uneven staccato of laughter.
  My feet thudded to the ground in a fast staccato, beating only a little faster than my racing heart.
  The staccato of gunfire had died and silence filled the hallway.
  Vladimir could hear scattered gunfire on the right flank now, a staccato of pops amid the deeper roar of the artillery shells exploding to their rear.
  She'd sit at the terminal, frowning, cigarette burning in the tray, tapping a rapid staccato.
  The heavy staccato of footfalls behind her sounded a bit odd.
  Faily looked around at his gang, and his voice changed from the flat monotone of his recitation of imprinted details to the sharp staccato of his orders.
  If you closed your eyes it was easy enough to mistake that sound, that staccato of rifle and gunfire, for rain pattering onto the surface of a raincoat.
  Then the sound of motorbikes being wheeled out, the irregular repeated staccato of kicks, then the reluctant engines being revved to keep them firing in the cold cold air.
  One minute I can hear the birds outside, the staccato of the fan, the light flapping of my bed sheet in the fan draft.
  The last few words are delivered in a comic staccato.

Origin

Italian, literally ‘detached’.

单词	staccato
释义	Definition of staccato in English: staccato adjective & adverb stəˈkɑːtəʊ Music With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others. as adjective a staccato rhythm Compare with legato, marcato Example sentencesExamples Retention of a naturally compact hand through early release of selected notes and judicious use of staccato touch is a potent technique. The piano started up; soft, staccato notes filled the room and chased away the dull rumble from the backstage area. On the piano, James was not delicate nor mysterious at all - his playing was stuttered and fast, something rushing forth in staccato bursts that suggest supreme agitation or even anger. Meyer carefully pays attention to dynamic and legato / staccato contrasts, so her playing is endlessly interesting, as well as tonally gratifying. Townshend led a master's class in aggressive guitar, windmilling power chords, strumming with blitzkrieg ferocity and firing out staccato solos in intensive bursts. nounPlural staccatos stəˈkɑːtəʊstəˈkɑdoʊ Music 1A piece or passage marked to be performed staccato. Example sentencesExamples From adagio to agitato, from legato to staccato, the music guides us through the story with ease and agility. It also showcases the skills of the individual musicians, whose temporal coordination, especially with the staccatos and arpeggios inserted into the composition, is commendable. We play opposite articulations: legato in staccato passages, staccato in legato sections. Years later when Beth played Mozart Sonatas and Chopin Nocturnes, we experimented with putting down the keys in various ways to get the velvety legatos or sparkling staccatos called for in the music. ‘Distant Drums’ is marked by a staccato, open-fifth ostinato pattern in the left hand, over which the chromatic-based melody reigns in the right hand. 1.1 A series of short, sharp sounds or words. her heels made a rapid staccato on the polished boards Example sentencesExamples His speech is staggered and halting, hers an energetic staccato. The staccato of gunfire had died and silence filled the hallway. One minute I can hear the birds outside, the staccato of the fan, the light flapping of my bed sheet in the fan draft. His fingers tapped at the keys in a rapid staccato. Vladimir could hear scattered gunfire on the right flank now, a staccato of pops amid the deeper roar of the artillery shells exploding to their rear. I sigh, crack one eye, and regard the interplay of shadows on the wall, listening to the incessant staccato of the downpour. Soon, the faint pitter-patter crescendoed into the staccato of heavy drops falling on Heinrich's poncho. Xavier said gripping his cane as the pair's shoes beat a rhythmic staccato on the linoleum. The heavy staccato of footfalls behind her sounded a bit odd. During the encounter the complete life sequence of the characters she sees on the road is shown in a staccato of fast-paced edited shots and then the film resumes to Lola's run. The grotesque flesh-marionettes of the studio audience erupted with a shrill and uneven staccato of laughter. While interesting as a piece of journalism, some comments were vague; for example, we are told that Sargood ‘speaks softly, in a lovely staccato, a spark in her eyes.’ The last few words are delivered in a comic staccato. The bolts of lightning threw lurid blue patterns across the walls and the rain beat a driving staccato on the roof. My feet thudded to the ground in a fast staccato, beating only a little faster than my racing heart. Much laughter has been heard, with the staccato of chopping and the thud of pestles meeting mortars. Faily looked around at his gang, and his voice changed from the flat monotone of his recitation of imprinted details to the sharp staccato of his orders. Then the sound of motorbikes being wheeled out, the irregular repeated staccato of kicks, then the reluctant engines being revved to keep them firing in the cold cold air. She'd sit at the terminal, frowning, cigarette burning in the tray, tapping a rapid staccato. If you closed your eyes it was easy enough to mistake that sound, that staccato of rifle and gunfire, for rain pattering onto the surface of a raincoat. Origin Italian, literally 'detached'. Rhymes agitato, Ambato, castrato, esparto, inamorato, legato, moderato, obbligato (US obligato), ostinato, pizzicato, rubato, tomato, vibrato, Waikato Definition of staccato in US English: staccato adverb & adjectivestəˈkɑdoʊstəˈkädō Music With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others. as adjective a staccato rhythm Compare with legato, marcato Example sentencesExamples Retention of a naturally compact hand through early release of selected notes and judicious use of staccato touch is a potent technique. Meyer carefully pays attention to dynamic and legato / staccato contrasts, so her playing is endlessly interesting, as well as tonally gratifying. On the piano, James was not delicate nor mysterious at all - his playing was stuttered and fast, something rushing forth in staccato bursts that suggest supreme agitation or even anger. The piano started up; soft, staccato notes filled the room and chased away the dull rumble from the backstage area. Townshend led a master's class in aggressive guitar, windmilling power chords, strumming with blitzkrieg ferocity and firing out staccato solos in intensive bursts. nounstəˈkɑdoʊstəˈkädō Music 1A piece or passage marked to be performed staccato. Example sentencesExamples We play opposite articulations: legato in staccato passages, staccato in legato sections. ‘Distant Drums’ is marked by a staccato, open-fifth ostinato pattern in the left hand, over which the chromatic-based melody reigns in the right hand. Years later when Beth played Mozart Sonatas and Chopin Nocturnes, we experimented with putting down the keys in various ways to get the velvety legatos or sparkling staccatos called for in the music. It also showcases the skills of the individual musicians, whose temporal coordination, especially with the staccatos and arpeggios inserted into the composition, is commendable. From adagio to agitato, from legato to staccato, the music guides us through the story with ease and agility. 1.1 A noise or speech resembling a series of short, detached musical notes. her heels made a rapid staccato on the polished boards Example sentencesExamples Xavier said gripping his cane as the pair's shoes beat a rhythmic staccato on the linoleum. Much laughter has been heard, with the staccato of chopping and the thud of pestles meeting mortars. Soon, the faint pitter-patter crescendoed into the staccato of heavy drops falling on Heinrich's poncho. His speech is staggered and halting, hers an energetic staccato. The bolts of lightning threw lurid blue patterns across the walls and the rain beat a driving staccato on the roof. I sigh, crack one eye, and regard the interplay of shadows on the wall, listening to the incessant staccato of the downpour. While interesting as a piece of journalism, some comments were vague; for example, we are told that Sargood ‘speaks softly, in a lovely staccato, a spark in her eyes.’ His fingers tapped at the keys in a rapid staccato. During the encounter the complete life sequence of the characters she sees on the road is shown in a staccato of fast-paced edited shots and then the film resumes to Lola's run. The grotesque flesh-marionettes of the studio audience erupted with a shrill and uneven staccato of laughter. My feet thudded to the ground in a fast staccato, beating only a little faster than my racing heart. The staccato of gunfire had died and silence filled the hallway. Vladimir could hear scattered gunfire on the right flank now, a staccato of pops amid the deeper roar of the artillery shells exploding to their rear. She'd sit at the terminal, frowning, cigarette burning in the tray, tapping a rapid staccato. The heavy staccato of footfalls behind her sounded a bit odd. Faily looked around at his gang, and his voice changed from the flat monotone of his recitation of imprinted details to the sharp staccato of his orders. If you closed your eyes it was easy enough to mistake that sound, that staccato of rifle and gunfire, for rain pattering onto the surface of a raincoat. Then the sound of motorbikes being wheeled out, the irregular repeated staccato of kicks, then the reluctant engines being revved to keep them firing in the cold cold air. One minute I can hear the birds outside, the staccato of the fan, the light flapping of my bed sheet in the fan draft. The last few words are delivered in a comic staccato. Origin Italian, literally ‘detached’.
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