Example: The phrase mark in the score indicates a smooth melodic connection.
Definition
"The phrase mark" in music is a symbol placed over or under notes to indicate that they should be played smoothly and connectedly as a single musical thought or idea, helping performers understand the phrasing and expression intended by the composer.
Translations
la ligadura
de frase
la marca de frase
la liaison
die Bindebogen
Etymology
The phrase "the phrase mark" comes from the word 'phrase,' which originally meant a group of words in language and was borrowed to describe musical segments that resemble spoken phrases. The term 'mark' simply refers to a sign or symbol, so "the phrase mark" literally means a symbol indicating a musical phrase.
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"The phrase mark" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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