marcato
/mɑrˈkɑtoʊ/
adjective
- In music, played with strong emphasis or marked accentuation; each note is stressed and separated.
- The marcato marking in the score tells the musician to accent each beat.
- The conductor instructed the brass section to play the passage marcato.
- She practiced the marcato rhythm until every note had a sharp, clear attack.
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adverb
- In a manner that is strongly accented and marked, used as a musical direction.
- The teacher asked the student to play the scale marcato rather than legato.
- The piece should be performed marcato, with each note detached and forceful.
- He played the theme marcato to give it a bold, dramatic feel.