Associations to the word «Legato»

Wiktionary

LEGATO, adverb. (music) Smoothly, in a connected manner.
LEGATO, noun. (music) A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

Dictionary definition

LEGATO, adverb. Connecting the notes; in music; "play this legato, please".
LEGATO, adjective. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected; "a legato passage".

Wise words

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