ligature

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
  2. noun character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
  3. noun a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone

Etymology

From Middle English ligature, from Middle French ligature, from Late Latin ligātūra, from Latin ligātus, past participle of ligāre (“to tie, bind”).

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