释义 |
le·ga·to I. \lə̇ˈgä(ˌ)tō, lāˈ-\ adverb (or adjective) Etymology: Italian, literally, tied, bound, from past participle of legare to bind, tie, from Latin ligare — more at ligature 1. : in a manner that is smooth and connected between successive tones — often used as a direction in music 2. : in a smooth and continuous manner : without abrupt break in movement — often used as a direction in dancing II. noun (-s) : a smooth and connected manner of performance (as of a musical instrument); also : a passage of music so performed |