marcato

[ mahr-kah-toh; Italian mahr-kah-taw ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

marcato

/ mɑːˈkɑːtəʊ /

Origin of marcato¹

1830–40; < Italian: marked

Origin of marcato¹

C19: from Italian: marked

Here strikes a climactic tune in forte unison of the four horns (molto espressivo e marcato).

Very different from all the preceding is the mode of production usually designated by musicians staccato, marcato, etc.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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