Basic Music Theory.  Copyright Neil Hawes 1999
Staccato

Question: Why don't composers write exactly what they want with a precise length for a note and a rest rather than use imprecise staccato marks?
Answer: A staccato mark is a mark of expression (like dynamics markings and speed indications) rather than a precise note specification. A composer leaves the exact interpretation to the performer.


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