Is “Staccato” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
STACCATO
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Staccato

/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/

noun
  1. 1.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.

  2. 2.A passage having this mark.

  3. 3.Any sound resembling a musical staccato.

adjective
  1. 1.Describing a passage having this mark.

  2. 2.Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

adverb
  1. 1.Played in this style

    Now, play the same passage very staccato.