Is “Staccato” a Scrabble word?
Yes
STACCATO
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Staccato
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
noun
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.A passage having this mark.
3.Any sound resembling a musical staccato.
adjective
1.Describing a passage having this mark.
2.Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.
adverb
1.Played in this style
“Now, play the same passage very staccato.”