legato
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.