Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » staccato
staccato
Staccato describes where each sound is short and distinct from the other sounds. (adjective)
An example of sound that would be described as staccato is the sound of a machine gun.
Staccato describes music or speech where each sound is short and disconnected from the other sounds. (noun)
An example of staccato is a song with short, quick notes.
YourDictionary Definitions. Copyright © 2012 by LoveToKnow Corp.
See staccato in Webster's New World College Dictionary
See staccato in American Heritage Dictionary 4
Learn more about staccato