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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Staccato

Definition

Short and separate, with a slight pause between each note or sound; not smooth or connected.

Example Sentences

1The pianist played the staccato passage with great precision and control.
2Is the staccato rhythm in this piece of music intended to evoke a sense of urgency?
3The singer's voice was not suited to the staccato style of the song.
4Try to play the melody in a staccato manner, with a slight gap between each note.
5The staccato beats in the electronic dance music made it difficult to dance smoothly.

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