O legato
Example: O legato na música cria uma transição suave entre as notas.
Definition
"O legato" in music refers to a technique where notes are played or sung smoothly and connectedly, without noticeable breaks or gaps between them, creating a seamless and flowing transition throughout the melody.
Etymology
The term "o legato" comes from the Italian word 'legato,' meaning 'tied' or 'bound.' It entered musical terminology because the technique involves binding notes together smoothly, much like tying them, to produce a continuous sound.
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