slur

slur

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Definition

A sign in musical notation consisting of a curved line drawn over or under a series of notes, indicating that those notes should be played legato. The slur also indicates the grouping and phrasing of a passage in a composition.

See Also

[English] slide
[French] liaison (f)
[German] Bindebogen
[German] Bindungszeichen
[Italian] legatura (f)

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