staccato
Example Sentences
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Most recently, complaints around the staccato beat from pickleball games prompted local authorities to shorten court hours and put out noise reminders.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
But the bigger issue is the production’s staccato rhythm.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
“Does the question disturb you?” he continued in a series of staccato questions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
He tried to convince the American people of his strength and relevance through the sheer force of his voice and his staccato delivery.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
There were many staccato footfalls back and forth in the bathroom, which meant, he knew, that his mother was attempting to accomplish several phases of her toilet at once.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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Number the Stars
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Music - Introductory
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