ligature

Definition of the French term ligature in music:

  1. ligature (mensural notation symbol that connects two or more notes)
  2. tie (curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch)
  3. slur (curved line indicating that the notes it embraces are to be played legato)
  4. binding, tying
  5. bookbinding
Language
French
Singular
ligature
Plural
ligatures

Related terms

French musical terms related to ligature:

  • accouplé – coupled, connected, tied together
  • legare – to slur, to tie, to bind...
  • lié – literally "connected" or "linked"...
  • louré – portato (slightly detached notes, somewhere betwee...
  • portée – staff, stave...