each note played separately
emphatic, not quite accented, but distinct
in a strong and marked style.
(it.) - With emphasis. [back
Emphasized; heavily accented.
( Marcato) Play with emphasis
the style of playing in which every note is slightly separate and the line is more emphatic or aggressive.
Italian. (marc.) Maked, accented.
Marcato is a musical articulation which refers to a way of "attacking" a note. The usage differs by context.