Legato

smoothly connected (musical direction)

GenderBoyOriginItalianSay itleh-GAH-tohPopularityUncommon
Pronounced leh-GAH-toh

About the name Legato

Legato instructs musicians to play smoothly, notes flowing seamlessly into one another. It's a graceful, distinctive musical name.

Legato flows through life smoothly, connecting easily with others.

Fun fact

Legato is the opposite of staccato, which means notes played short and detached.

Nicknames for Legato

Leg

Variations

Legatto

Sibling name ideas

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