spiccato

As adjectives the difference between spiccato and staccatissimo

is that spiccato is detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner while staccatissimo is in music, extremely staccato.

In lang=en terms the difference between spiccato and staccato

is that spiccato is detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner while staccato is describing a passage having this mark.

As a noun staccato is

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.

As an adverb staccato is

played in this style.