°(music) An
articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to
legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
°(music) A passage having this mark.
verb
°(music) played in this style.
adjective
°(music) describing a passage having this mark.
°Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.