How to Pronounce "marcato"
word
mɑrˈkɑtoʊ
mar-KAH-toh
mɑːˈkɑːtəʊ
mah-KAH-toh
Definition
In music, 'marcato' means that a note or passage should be played in a marked, strongly accented, and clear manner so it stands out.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɑrˈkɑtoʊ
British English
mɑːˈkɑːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mar-KAH-toh
UK
mah-KAH-toh
Listen in Context
The sheet music says to play this part marcato.
The conductor asked for a marcato rhythm here.
Remember to play every note marcato in this section.
That trumpet solo needs to sound really marcato to cut through the orchestra.