Definition of staccato

staccatoadjective, adverb

ngắt quãng

/stəˈkɑːtəʊ//stəˈkɑːtəʊ/

The term "staccato" originated in the world of music, specifically in reference to the style of playing or composing music that involves notes being played or sung in a detached and separate manner, instead of being connected and flowing smoothly into one another. In Italian, the word "staccato" translates directly to "detached" or "torn off". It was first used in music notation in the late 18th century to indicate that the notes should be played or sung with a short pause between them, creating a more accented and percussive sound. The term has since been applied to other art forms like dance, theater, and visual arts to describe a style that emphasizes clearly defined and separate elements. In fact, the visual art world has used this term since the Italian Futurist movement in the early 20th century to describe a style characterized by bold, untethered brushstrokes and compositions that evoke a sense of movement and energy. In summary, the word "staccato" has its roots in music, but its meaning has since expanded to encompass a broader range of artistic expression.

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with each note played separately in order to produce short, sharp sounds

với mỗi nốt được chơi riêng biệt để tạo ra âm thanh ngắn, sắc nét

Example:
  • staccato sounds

    âm thanh ngắt quãng

  • The notes are played staccato.

    Các nốt nhạc được chơi theo kiểu ngắt quãng.

Related words and phrases

with short, sharp sounds or movements

với âm thanh hoặc chuyển động ngắn, sắc nét

Example:
  • a peculiar staccato voice

    một giọng nói ngắt quãng đặc biệt

  • staccato bursts of gunfire

    tiếng súng nổ liên hồi