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Staccato

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Definition

Staccato is a musical term that means to play notes in a short and detached way, with breaks between them.

Synonyms & similar words

legato disconnected detached disjointed separated short brief concise abrupt terse pithy succinct choppy jerky broken uneven irregular disconnected stammering halting hesitant intermittent

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