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Spiccato vs Staccato - What's the difference?

spiccato | 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.

spiccato

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (music) detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner
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    staccato

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (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.

    • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (music) played in this style
    • Now, play the same passage very staccato .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (music) Describing a passage having this mark.
  • Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
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