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Legato

In musical notation, "legato" indicates that musical notes are played smoothly. That is, in transitioning from note to note, there should be no silence when changing. Also known as slurredred.

The opposite of legato is staccato.

Also the name of a character in the anime and manga series Trigun.

Also the name of a computer storage device company recently taken over by EMC Corporation.

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