staccato mark

noun

1. (in music notation) a dot, wedge, or vertical stroke over or under a note to indicate that it should be played staccato.

Word History and Origins

Origin of staccato mark¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

A dot over or under a note is called the staccato mark and indicates that the tone is to be sounded and then instantly released.

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