It is called staccato. Hope it helps!
A short musical idea can be called a number of things. It can be called a phrase or motif for example.
A motif. It is a short musical idea or phrase that is repeated or developed throughout a composition, forming the basic building block of a musical piece.
motive
It can be two things: First, it can be a short musical passage (a phrase) connected with a certain character or idea in the music. The operas of Richard Wagner are full of signature phrases (he called them "leitmotivs") identifying people, objects and places. A "signature phrase" can also be a short musical passage that instantly identifies the work and it's composer - such as the first four notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Do you mean "ostinato"? That is a short musical phrase that is repeated many times.
In music, a riff is a repeated musical phrase that forms the main theme of a song, while a lick is a short, improvised musical phrase often used as a solo or embellishment within a song.
A music lick is a short, catchy musical phrase or riff that is often repeated throughout a song. It is a distinctive and memorable part of a musical composition.
A. Prelude
In music, a riff is a repeated musical phrase that forms the main theme of a song, while a lick is a short, improvised musical phrase often used as a solo or embellishment within a song.
A music phrase is a short musical idea or segment that forms a complete musical thought. It contributes to the overall structure of a musical composition by creating a sense of unity and coherence. Phrases are often repeated, varied, or combined to create melodies and themes that shape the composition's form and development.
A short sentence or phrase chosen asencapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual,family, or institution.A phrase that recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolic significance.
A motive is a short musical idea.A short musical idea.