staccato staccato /stəˈkɑːˌtoʊ/

adjective

1. () (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply  ( disconnected , staccato )
   (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
    Staccato applause
   staccato applause
    A staccato command
   a staccato command
    Staccato notes
   staccato notes
   

adverb

1. Separating the notes; in music  ( staccato )
   separating the notes; in music
    Play this staccato, please
   play this staccato, please