staccato

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Definitions

adj.

In music, played with each note short and sharply detached; made up of abrupt, disconnected sounds.

断奏的,断续的,不连贯的

adv.

In a short, sharply detached manner.

断奏地,断续地

n.

A musical style or marking indicating notes are to be played short and sharply detached.

断奏(法);断奏记号

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
staccatoother
=staccato

Common Collocations

  • 1.staccato rhythm断奏节奏
  • 2.staccato notes断奏音符
  • 3.play staccato用断奏演奏
  • 4.staccato bursts断续的爆发

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pianist played the opening passage in a crisp staccato style.

  • 2.

    Her staccato bursts of laughter punctuated the otherwise silent room.

  • 3.

    The machine gun fired in a rapid staccato rhythm that echoed through the valley.

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