Staccati: meaning, definitions and examples

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staccati

 

[ stษ™หˆkษ‘หti ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

musical term

Staccati is a musical term used to indicate that notes should be played or sung in a detached manner, meaning each note is distinctly separated from the others. It contrasts with legato, where notes are connected smoothly. This technique adds a dynamic character to the performance.

Synonyms

detached, disconnected, sharp.

Examples of usage

  • Play the notes staccati for a sharper sound.
  • The pianist performed the piece with a staccati touch.
  • In the orchestra, the violin section played staccati to emphasize the melody.

Translations

Translations of the word "staccati" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเค•เฅˆเคŸเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ staccati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะบะบะฐั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท staccati

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ staccati

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€์นดํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุงูƒุงุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ staccati

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staccati

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐะบะบะฐั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ staccati

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ staccati

Etymology

The term 'staccati' is derived from the Italian word 'staccato', which means 'detached'. The root 'staccare' translates to 'detach' or 'disconnect'. This terminology emerged in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, gaining a foothold in musical notation to describe the separation of notes. As composers sought to explore the expressiveness of music, they utilized staccato as a means to convey distinct emotions and characteristics. Over time, the indication of staccato became an essential aspect of musical performance, allowing musicians to create different sounds and textures in their interpretations. The widespread acceptance and usage of staccati in various musical genres underscore its enduring significance in the art of music.