Tie
Definition
In music notation, a tie connects two notes together that are played as one sustained sound. The first tied-note receives its full value while subsequent tied-notes are not individually played but prolongs the sound from previous notes.
Related terms
Slur: A slur is similar to a tie but connects different pitches instead of sustaining the same pitch.
Legato: Legato refers to playing notes smoothly and connectedly without any noticeable breaks between them.
Articulation: Articulation refers to how notes are played, including techniques like staccato (short and detached) or legato (smooth and connected).
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