Legato

/ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ noun adverb

A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

Definition

  1. (noun) A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.
  2. (adverb) Smoothly, in a connected manner. “Play this passage legato, not portato.”

Words that mean the opposite

Word stats

  • Legato contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

Word neighbours

Other 6-letter words

See all 6-letter words →

Words starting with LEG

See all words starting with LEG →

Words ending with ATO

See all words ending with ATO →

Words you can build

Frequently asked questions

What does Legato mean?

A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

How many letters are in Legato?

Legato has 6 letters.

Solve more words

Find words from your own letters with our free puzzle tools.