HyperDic: legato

English > 2 senses of the word legato:
ADVERBalllegatoconnecting the notes
ADJECTIVEalllegato, smooth(music) without breaks between notes
legato > pronunciation
Soundslahgaa'tow.
Rhymesalto ... Yamamoto: 70 rhymes with tow...
English > legato: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected.
Example"a legato passage"
Synonymsmooth
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Oppositestaccato, disconnected(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
Spanishfluido, legato
English > legato: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningConnecting the notes; in music.
Example"play this legato, please"
Oppositestaccatoseparating the notes

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