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Slur
01
mancha, moteado
a blemish made by dirt
02
insulto, agravio
a mean or hurtful word or comment that is used to insult or put down someone based on their race, gender, or other traits
03
ligadura, slur
(music) a curved line indicating smooth, connected play between notes
What is a "slur"?
A slur is a musical symbol that indicates that a group of notes should be played smoothly and connected, without separating them with distinct articulations. It is shown as a curved line placed above or below the notes that are to be joined. A slur instructs the performer to transition seamlessly from one note to the next, creating a flowing and continuous sound. This technique helps to enhance the expressiveness of the music by connecting the notes more naturally.
to slur
01
desdibujarse, desvanecerse
become vague or indistinct
02
murmurar, pronunciar indistintamente
utter indistinctly
03
calumniar, denigrar
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
04
deslizar, ligar
to perform a series of musical notes smoothly and without separation
slur
n
slurry
n
slurry
n
Ejemplo
The violinist employed slurs to execute the phrase with grace and expressiveness.
The composer marked the score with slurs to indicate the phrasing and articulation of the music.
He spoke in a drunken slur after a night at the bar.
As a singer, she followed the slurs in the sheet music to shape the phrases and convey emotion.
The clarinetist focused on achieving a smooth transition between notes by observing the slurs in the musical passage.
