staccato in a sentence

Definition

Staccato refers to a musical or auditory style characterized by short, detached notes or sounds that are sharply separated from one another.

The pianist played a staccato passage that added a lively energy to the performance.
In the distance, the sound of staccato gunfire echoed through the valley.
Her speech was marked by staccato pauses, emphasizing her nervousness.
The raindrops fell in a staccato rhythm against the roof, creating a soothing melody.
His laughter came in quick, staccato bursts that filled the room with joy.