Slur — What Is It?
A slur connects notes of different pitches to indicate phrasing or legato articulation.
Notation
Slur
A curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.
A slur connects notes of different pitches to indicate phrasing or legato articulation.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
A curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.
Related Terms
♪TieA curved line joining notes of the same pitch.›♪Bar lineA vertical line separating measures.›♪Bass clefA clef used to notate lower pitches.›♪ClefA symbol defining pitch positions on the staff.›♪Double bar lineTwo vertical lines marking a structural boundary.›♪FermataA sign indicating a note or rest may be held longer.›
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