| 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 | ||