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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STACCATO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STACCATO

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234%15Roman statesman who became the first emperor of the Roman Empire
334%12Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic

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We think the answer is "STACCATO" which means:

    adjective
  • • (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
  • adverb
  • • Separating the notes; in music
  • noun
  • • 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.
  • • A passage having this mark.
  • • Any sound resembling a musical staccato.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The pianist played the staccato notes with precision."
  • • "The singer's staccato voice added drama to the performance."

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Feb 2011 Down 17
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