Ligatur
Definition of the German term Ligatur in music:
- ligature (mensural notation symbol that connects two or more notes)
- tie (curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch)
- slur (curved line indicating that the notes it embraces are to be played legato)
- ligature (character consisting of two or more joined letters)
Language
German
Singular
Ligatur
Plural
Ligaturen
Related terms
German musical terms related to Ligatur:
- binden – to tie, to slur...
- gebunden – literally "tied" or "bound"...
- geschleift – literally "dragged"...
- gestrichen – stroked, bowed...
- gezogen – drawn out, slow and sustained...