staccato
UK [stə'kɑ:.təʊ] US [-oʊ] adjective adverb
■describes musical notes that are short and separate when played, or this way of playing music 断音的（地）； 断奏的（地）•The music suddenly changed from a smooth melody to a staccato rhythm.音乐突然由流畅的旋律变为断音的节奏。 •She played the whole piece staccato to improve her technique.她以断奏方式弹奏了整首曲子，以提高自己的技巧。 ■describes a noise or way of speaking that consists of a series of short and separate sounds （噪音或说话方式）断断续续的，不连贯的•She gave staccato replies to every question.她回答每个问题都是支支吾吾的。 |