Music Term for Short, Separate Sounds

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Architectural Styles, Group 1166, Puzzle 3 (Fireplaces).

Question is: Music Term for Short, Separate Sounds

and the answer is: STACCATO

Word Meaning:

STACCATO — (music) An 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.

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