staccato (adj.)

  1. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; staccato applause; a staccato command; staccato notes

    [ Syn: disconnected ]

    staccato (adv.)

  1. separating the notes; in music; play this staccato, please'

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