Legato

Definition:

  • (a.) 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.

Compare legato with other words:

legate vs. legato

legato vs. legator

legato vs. slur

connected vs. legato

legato vs. staccato