What is the meaning of staccato?

adjective

  • Music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply. (
    • usage: "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes"

adverb

  • Separating the notes; in music.
    • usage: "play this staccato, please"
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