I WONDER - What Does Legato Mean In Music?

Legato is a musical term that signifies playing notes smoothly and connectedly, without breaks or silence. It contrasts with staccato, which involves short, detached notes. Legato is often indicated by a slur, a curved line connecting the notes, and it imparts a sense of grace, beauty, and calm to the music.

What does legato mean in music?

• To play notes sharply and detached

• To play notes smoothly and connected

• To play notes loudly and forcefully

• To play notes softly and quietly

What is the opposite of legato in musical terms?

• Staccato

• Crescendo

• Forte

• Piano

How is legato typically indicated in sheet music?

• With a series of dots above the notes

• With a curved line called a slur

• With a series of lines under the notes

• With a triangle above the notes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of legato?

• Notes are played smoothly

• Notes are connected without breaks

• Notes are played with silence between them

• Notes flow into one another

What is the effect of playing music in a legato style?

• It makes the music sound abrupt and choppy

• It gives the music a sense of urgency

• It makes the music sound louder

• It creates a sense of grace, beauty, and calm