Tie — What Is It?
A tie combines the durations of consecutive notes of the same pitch without rearticulation.
Notation
Tie
A curved line joining notes of the same pitch.
A tie combines the durations of consecutive notes of the same pitch without rearticulation.
The Symbol in Notation
What Do We See in Notation?
A curved line joining notes of the same pitch.
Related Terms
♪SlurA curved line grouping notes into one connected phrase.›♪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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