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Portato

Carried; between legato and staccato.

Category
articulation
Pronunciation
por-TAH-toh
Origin

Italian

Length
71 words · 1 min read

About Portato

Portato (also called mezzo-staccato or louré) is a subtle articulation halfway between legato and staccato. Each note receives gentle separation while remaining connected.
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