🎶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

Related Vocabularies

Careless, messy, or lacking attention to detail.
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
feeling pleased, happy, or delighted

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