Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - staccato

stəˈkɑ:təu adv., adj., & n. esp. Mus. --adv. & adj. with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others (cf. LEGATO, TENUTO). --n. (pl. -os) 1 a staccato passage in music etc. 2 staccato delivery or presentation. østaccato mark a dot or stroke above or below a note, indicating that it is to be played staccato. [It., past part. of staccare = distaccare DETACH]