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Definition of Legato
1. Adverb. Connecting the notes; in music. "Play this legato, please"
Antonyms: Staccato
2. Adjective. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected. "A legato passage"
Definition of Legato
1. a. Connected; tied; -- a term used when successive tones are to be produced in a closely connected, smoothly gliding manner. It is often indicated by a tie, thus &?;, &?;, or &?;, &?;, written over or under the notes to be so performed; -- opposed to staccato.
Definition of Legato
1. Adverb. (music) Smoothly, in a connected manner. ¹
2. Noun. (music) A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Legato
1. a smooth and flowing musical style [n -TOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Legato
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