Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marcato
Adverb
/mɑːrˈkɑːtoʊ/
Definition
A musical term indicating that a passage should be played in a marked or accented manner.
Examples
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage marcato for a more dramatic effect.
- In her performance, she used marcato to highlight the melody’s intensity.
Meaning
In music, ‘marcato’ directs the performer to emphasize certain notes or phrases, giving them a bold and strong character.
Synonyms
- accented
- emphatic
- strongly marked
