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What does staccato mean in violin?
In music, staccato is a playing technique where each individual note is sounded briskly. “Staccato” is Italian for “detached” or “disconnected.” ... For example, violin staccato can be described as detached, short notes with accents. Staccato is indicated in the music with dots over the notes.
What is a staccato sound?
A dot above or below a note tells you to play it short and detached. This should not be confused with a dot after a note which alters its value. Short, detached, jumpy notes are called staccato. Listen to the two examples below to hear how the same notes sound when played without and with accents.
