legato

(noun, adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

- a legato passage

Similar word(s): smooth

adverb

1. connecting the notes; in music

- play this legato, please

Sentences with legato as an adverb:

- Play this passage legato not portato.

noun

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