The Marcato accent indicates which of the following?

• A. Emphasized and separated
• B. Very soft and long
• C. Emphasized and long
• D. Smooth and detached

Answer: (C)

Marcato means give the note a strong, marked emphasis with a sharper attack and a bit more duration than a ordinary accent. The symbol looks like a small wedge and signals you should push the note forward in the phrase with noticeable weight, then let it ring a touch longer than surrounding notes. That combination—emphasis plus extra length—best matches the description “emphasized and long.” The other options miss one of those key aspects: it’s not a very soft or smooth, detached sound, and while marcato does stand out in the line, the defining cue here is the added length along with the emphasis.