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Legato

/ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Legato"

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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