Music theory · Musical terms · Articulation
legato — meaning in music
legato is a musical term meaning smooth, connected. It is a articulation marking, first tested at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.
Definition
smooth, connected
ArticulationFirst tested: Grade 1
Translations
| French | fluide, connecté |
|---|---|
| German | glatt, verbunden |
| Italian | liscio, connesso |
| Spanish | suave, conectado |
| Chinese | 平滑、连接 |
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