legato

/ləˈɡɑ.təʊ//ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/

noun

  1. 1

    A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

adverb

  1. 1

    Smoothly, in a connected manner.

    Play this passage legato, not portato.

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