staccato

• Décrit un style de parole ou de son qui est court, net et saccadé, souvent utilisé en musique ou pour caractériser des schémas de parole hachés.

Describes a style of speaking or sound that is short, sharp, and disconnected, often used in music or to characterize abrupt speech patterns.

1. Disconnected or abruptB2formalart

   Marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply.

   staccato (sens figuré)

   • The pianist played the piece with a staccato touch.
   • His speech was staccato, with short, sharp phrases.
   • The machine made a staccato clicking noise.

   Synonymesabruptbrokenchoppyclippedcrispdetacheddisconnecteddisjointedjerkyshort

   Antonymesconnectedcontinuousflowinglegatosmooth

• Adverbe utilisé principalement en musique, signifiant « de manière détachée, séparée ou nettement marquée ». Il décrit un style de jeu où les notes sont jouées brièvement, nettement et sans liaison, par opposition au legato. Il peut aussi être employé métaphoriquement pour décrire une parole ou un mouvement saccadé ou décousu.

An adverb used primarily in music, meaning "in a detached, separated, or sharply distinct manner." It describes a style of playing notes in a short, crisp, and disconnected way, as opposed to legato. It can also be used metaphorically to describe speech or movement that is abrupt or disjointed.

1. In a detached, separated mannerB2formal

   Performing each note sharply and distinctly from the others, often used in music instruction.

   de manière détachée

   • The pianist played the passage staccato, giving it a crisp, lively feel.
   • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the notes staccato.
   • She practiced the scale staccato to improve her finger control.

   Synonymesabruptlyseparatelysharply

   Antonymeslegato