Ligature (Noun)
Meaning 1
Thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
Character consisting of two or more letters combined into one.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Something used to tie or bind.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The act of tying or binding things together.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 6
(music) a group of notes connected by a slur.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The violinist carefully played the ligature, smoothly connecting the three notes in a beautiful, flowing phrase.
- In the complex musical piece, the composer used a ligature to tie together a series of quick, staccato notes.
- The flautist's breath control allowed her to sustain the ligature for several measures, adding a sense of continuity to the music.
- The sheet music indicated a ligature over the triplet, requiring the pianist to play the three notes in a smooth, unbroken line.
- The conductor emphasized the importance of playing the ligature with a sense of forward motion, drawing the listener's ear through the musical phrase.