Definitions
1.nounAn 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.
2.nounA passage having this mark.
3.nounAny sound resembling a musical staccato.
4.adjectiveDescribing a passage having this mark.
5.adjectiveMade up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
6.adverbPlayed in this style"Now, play the same passage very staccato."