Legato

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(Mus.) Connected; tied; - a term used when successive tones are to be produced in a closely connected, smoothly gliding manner. It is often indicated by a tie, thus , , or , , written over or under the notes to be so performed; - opposed to staccato.

Adj.	1.	legato - without breaks between notes; smooth and connected; "a legato passage" Synonyms: smooth Antonyms: disconnected, staccato - marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; "staccato applause"; "a staccato command"; "staccato notes"
Adv.	1.	legato - connecting the notes; in music; "play this legato, please" Antonyms: staccato - separating the notes; in music; "play this staccato, please"

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