legato
1le·ga·to
adv or adj \li-ˈgä-(ˌ)tō\Definition of LEGATO
: in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) —used especially as a direction in music
See Origin of LEGATO
Italian, literally, tied
First Known Use: 1801
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