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Staccato vs Allegro - What's the difference?

staccato | allegro |

As a noun staccato

is (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.

As an adverb staccato

is (music) played in this style.

As an adjective staccato

is (music) describing a passage having this mark.

As a verb allegro is

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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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    • Antonyms

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    Anagrams

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    allegro

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto
  • (music) In more traditional use, an expressive marking indicating lively or happily, not necessarily quick or fast.
  • (music) A passage having this mark

    • Adverb

    (head)
  • (music) played in a quick, lively tempo

    • Adjective

    (head)
  • (music) describing a passage having this mark
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