accentato

Definition: The Italian musical term accentato is an indication to play with general, overall emphasis; to accentuate; lit. “accented.” See accent.


Examples:

Accentato is often paired with other musical commands, as in:

• Allegro accentato: Quick and accentuated.
• Molto accentato: Very accentuated and distinctive.

Also Known As: accentué (Fr)

Pronunciation: ack-sen-tah'-doe (U.S.), ack-sen-tah'-toe