Staccato
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Staccato
noun
- 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.
- A passage having this mark.
- Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
adjective
- Describing a passage having this mark.
- Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
Anagrams of Staccato
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
s1
t1
a1
c3
c3
a1
t1
o1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Staccato
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Staccato"
Staccato is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "staccato" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Staccato" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "staccato" is a medium-scoring word.