marcato

Italian composer

Definition

Marked, stressed. Each note or chord is given a clear accent, standing out from the surrounding texture.

Interpretive Guidance

Khachaturian's percussive piano writing — especially in the Toccata — relies on marcato for its driving, hammered quality. Use firm finger-tips and a slightly detached touch to give each note definition without banging.

Context

Scope Used by Aram Khachaturian
Language Italian

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