Definition of legato
: in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) —used especially as a direction in music
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Origin and Etymology of legato
Italian, literally, tied
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legato
noun
le·ga·to
Definition of legato
: a smooth and connected manner of performance (as of music); also : a passage of music so performed
First Known Use of legato
1740
LEGATO Defined for English Language Learners
legato
play
adverb
Definition of legato for English Language Learners
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music : in a manner that is smooth and flowing
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