Music theory · Musical terms · Articulation
staccato — meaning in music
staccato is a musical term meaning short and detached. It is a articulation marking, first tested at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.
Definition
short and detached
ArticulationFirst tested: Grade 1
Translations
| French | court et détaché |
|---|---|
| German | kurz und distanziert |
| Italian | breve e distaccato |
| Spanish | corto y distante |
| Chinese | 简短而独立 |
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