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legato

/ˈlɛɡətoʊ/ adverb · British & US
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What does legato mean?

adverb

Played or sung with a smooth, connected sound, without separation between the notes. Used to describe a style of playing or singing that is smooth and connected.

Example

"The violinist played the melody legato, creating a beautiful, flowing sound."

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