Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Musicstaccatostac‧cat‧o /stəˈkɑːtəʊ $ -toʊ/ adverb APMif music is played staccato, the notes are cut short —staccato adjectiveOrigin staccato (1700-1800) Italian “separated” ldoceonline.com
