scream vs staccato

scream

noun
  • A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer. 

  • A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound. 

  • Used as an intensifier. 

  • A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear. 

  • An exclamation mark. 

verb
  • To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek. 

  • To move quickly; to race. 

  • To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of. 

staccato

noun
  • Any sound resembling a musical staccato. 

  • A passage having this mark. 

  • An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead. 

adv
  • played in this style 

adj
  • Describing a passage having this mark. 

  • Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds. 

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