Pronunciation: /ləˈɡɑːtoʊ/
noun a musical direction indicating that notes should be played or sung smoothly and connected
A1 I learned how to play legato on the piano.
A2 The musician performed the piece with smooth legato transitions.
B1 She practiced her legato technique for hours to improve her playing.
B2 The cellist's legato phrasing was praised by the music critics.
C1 The violinist's legato playing was so seamless and expressive.
C2 The conductor emphasized the importance of achieving perfect legato in the orchestra's performance.
adverb in a smooth and connected manner
A1 She played the piano legato, smoothly connecting each note.
A2 The singer's voice flowed legato through the entire song.
B1 The orchestra performed the piece with a legato style, creating a seamless sound.
B2 The violinist executed the passage with a legato technique, showcasing their skill.
C1 The pianist's legato playing demonstrated a high level of musicality and control.
C2 The conductor emphasized the importance of playing legato to achieve a cohesive sound in the performance.
formal The pianist played the piece with smooth legato phrasing.
informal She sang the song with a nice legato flow.
slang I love how he connected those notes with such legato.
figurative The artist painted the sky with legato strokes of color.
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