legato

• Termo musical usado como adjetivo para descrever um estilo de execução suave e conectado, em que as notas são tocadas sem pausas entre elas.

A musical term used as an adjective to describe a smooth, connected style of playing notes without breaks.

1. Smooth and connectedC1formal

   In music, performed in a smooth, flowing manner without breaks between successive notes.

   Suave e conectado

   • The pianist played the melody legato, creating a seamless flow of sound.
   • The violinist's legato bowing produced a rich, singing tone.
   • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage legato.

   Sinônimosconnectedcontinuousflowingsmoothuninterrupted

   Antônimosdetachedstaccato

• Advérbio usado na música para indicar que as notas devem ser tocadas de forma suave e ligada, sem pausas entre elas. É um empréstimo do italiano, comum em partituras e instruções de execução.

An adverb used in music to indicate that notes should be played smoothly and connectedly, without breaks between them. It is an Italian loanword commonly used in musical notation and performance instructions.

1. Smooth and connectedC1formalart

   In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes.

   Suave e conectado

   • The pianist played the passage legato, creating a seamless melody.
   • The violinist performed the adagio legato, with each note flowing into the next.
   • The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the phrase legato.

   Sinônimoscontinuouslysmoothly

   Antônimosstaccato