staccato

Example Sentences

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But the bigger issue is the production’s staccato rhythm.

From Los Angeles Times

“Does the question disturb you?” he continued in a series of staccato questions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sphinx’s voice was strangely staccato, as if human language were not the tongue it was used to, but its English was perfect.

From Literature

He tried to convince the American people of his strength and relevance through the sheer force of his voice and his staccato delivery.

From Salon

While on tracks like “Harry Stamper” and “Sábanas,” he embraces whimsical synthesizers and staccato vocal patterns to create a mystical soundscape.

From Los Angeles Times