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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(music) In an unconnected manner, as opposed to legato, but not as short as staccato..
Use portato when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Portato means (music) In an unconnected manner, as opposed to legato, but not as short as staccato..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use portato where its definition matches the intended context.
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