🎶staccato

adjective
/stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

Meaning

short and detached in sound or style, often used in music

Example Sentences

The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.

Synonyms

abrupt, clipped, sharp, detached

Antonyms

smooth, legato

Collocations

staccato notes, staccato rhythm, staccato style, staccato speech

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