staccato

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   A passage having this mark.
3. 3
   Any sound resembling a musical staccato.

Adverb

1. 1
   played in this style

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a passage having this mark.
2. 2
   Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.