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Definition: Attacca is the Italian command form of “attack,” and is an indication to move immediately to the next movement without a pause; a seamless transition into a movement or passage.
Also Known As: enchaînez (Fr), ohne Pause (Ger)


Pronunciation: uh-tak'-kah
Common Misspellings: atacca, attaca

Examples:
attacca subito, “attack quickly; suddenly.”

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