marcato
9.2
To play with strong, clear emphasis
- adjective
- /mɑrˈkɑːtoʊ/
- Specialized
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marcato
- The conductor asked the orchestra to play the passage marcato for greater impact.
Examples
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The pianist used a marcato touch to bring out the main theme.
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Play the notes marcato for a powerful effect.
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In this section, the melody should be performed marcato to highlight its importance.
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The conductor instructed the orchestra to play marcato.
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In this section, the melody should be performed marcato to highlight its importance.
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The conductor asked the orchestra to play the passage marcato for greater impact.
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Play the notes marcato for a powerful effect.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A sudden strong emphasis on a note or chord
is a general strong accent across notes rather than one sudden hit
9.9
To play in a loud, strong way to show emphasis in the music
is an accent on notes rather than continuous loud playing
How Accented
Surface Forms
marcato positive
Etymology
Marcato comes from the Italian verb marcare meaning 'to mark' and is like the English word mark. So, when music is played marcato, a note is given a clear, strong accent so it stands out.