Het staccato
Example: De violist speelde het staccato heel precies tijdens het concert.
Definition
"Het staccato" refers to a style of musical playing where notes are performed sharply and distinctly, with each note sharply separated from the next. This creates a crisp, detached sound that contrasts with smooth, connected playing.
Etymology
The term "het staccato" comes from the Italian word 'staccato,' meaning 'detached' or 'disconnected.' This musical term was adopted into Dutch to describe this particular style of articulation in music, emphasizing the clear separation between notes.
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"Het staccato" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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