English adjective: staccato | |||
1. | staccato (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply | ||
Samples | Staccato applause. A staccato command. Staccato notes. | ||
Synonyms | disconnected | ||
Similar | abrupt, disconnected | ||
Domain category | music | ||
Antonyms | legato, smooth | ||
English adverb: staccato | |||
1. | staccato separating the notes; in music | ||
Samples | Play this staccato, please. | ||
Antonyms | legato | ||