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Legato vs Largo - What's the difference?

legato | largo |

In lang=en terms the difference between legato and largo

is that legato is a slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner while largo is strong and stately.

As an adverb legato

is smoothly, in a connected manner.

As an adjective largo is

strong and stately.

legato

English

Adverb

(-)
  • (music) Smoothly, in a connected manner.
    • Play this passage legato not portato.

    Antonyms

    * (music) portato, staccato

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) A slur curve above or below a passage of notes indicating that they should be played in a legato manner.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    largo

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) a very slow tempo
  • (music) a musical piece or movement in such a tempo

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (music) strong and stately
    • ----