Definition of staccato

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  • staccato is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • staccato is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • staccato is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of staccato

  • (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply (adjective)

    Examples

    1. staccato applause
    2. a staccato command
    3. staccato notes

    Synonyms

    1. disconnected
  • separating the notes; in music ()

    Examples

    1. play this staccato, please

See definition of staccato in Merriam Webster