legato
legato (It.). Bound together. Perf. of mus. so that there is no perceptible pause between notes, i.e. in a smooth manner, the opposite of staccato. Indicated by slur or curved line. On str. instrs., legato passages are played with one stroke of the bow; in vocal mus., the legato passage is sung in one breath. Legato touch in pf. playing requires holding down one key until the finger is on another. Superlative is legatissimo.
legato
le·ga·to / liˈgäto/ • adv. & adj. Mus. in a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes.Compare with staccato.• n. performance in this manner.
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