staccato

An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.

A passage having this mark.

Any sound resembling a musical staccato.

Describing a passage having this mark.

Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

Played in this style

“Now, play the same passage very staccato.”