staccato stah-KAH-toe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition A style of playing notes in a detached, separated, distinct manner, as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead. See more about accents in the Appendix. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-19 15:47:59
