staccato

staccato
[stəˈkɑːtəʊ]
(chiefly Music)(主乐)
adverb& adjective
  1. with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others[as adj.]
    断奏;顿号。 比较 legato, marcato
    a staccato rhythm.
    断奏节拍。
(pl. -os)
  1. [mass noun]performance in this manner
    断奏,断唱
    ■a noise or speech resembling a series of short, detached musical notes
    不连贯的声响(或说话)
    her heels made a rapid staccato on the polished boards.
    她的鞋跟在光亮的地板上发出急促的嗒嗒声。
语源
  1. Italian, literally detached'
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