staccati

/stəˈkɑti/
noun
  1. Short, detached, and separate notes or sounds in music, played with a sharp, crisp attack.
    • In the orchestra, the violins played crisp staccati during the lively section.
    • The pianist's staccati added a playful energy to the piece.
    • The composer marked the passage with staccati to create a bouncy rhythm.
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