portato

Meanings

• Noun

  Term used in music to indicate a smooth, continuous legato or connected performance.

  - "In the piano concerto, the orchestra plays staccato notes while the soloist performs portato."
  - "The singer's portato technique makes her vocal transitions sound seamless."

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Variants

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portative

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'portare' which means 'to carry' or 'to bear'. In music, it refers to carrying or connecting notes smoothly.

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Trivia

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1. The portato technique is commonly used in various genres of music, including classical, jazz, and pop.

2. Portato is not limited to piano and vocal performances; it can also be applied to other instruments such as the violin and the trumpet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legato: A musical term referring to playing or singing notes smoothly, without separating them.

2. Staccato: A musical term referring to playing or singing notes detached from one another.

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Culture

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Portato is a musical term and does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance beyond its usage in music.

How to Memorize "portato"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth, continuous performance in music, where the notes blend together seamlessly. This is the essence of portato.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portato' with the idea of carrying or bearing a smooth musical performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Portato: smooth musical portage' to remember the definition.

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