Portato
Carried; between legato and staccato.
Category
articulation
Pronunciation
por-TAH-toh
Origin
Italian
Length
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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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Sordamente
View all articulationterms →A direction to play in a muted, dampened manner, suppressing the natural resonance of the instrument.
TenutoHeld for its full value; sustained with emphasis.
Sul ponticelloOn the bridge; bowing near the bridge for a glassy tone.
StaccatoShort, detached notes
Con sordinoWith mute; using a mute on the instrument.
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