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Re: engraving question - slur across notes sung to different syllabes?


From: Werner LEMBERG
Subject: Re: engraving question - slur across notes sung to different syllabes?
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:13:08 +0100 (CET)

> In vocal music slurs usually indicate melismatas. What a slur across
> notes sung to different syllabes could mean?

Legato, as you've correctly deduced.  However, it also indicates
possibilities for taking a breath.  Richard Strauss uses a lot of such
slurs...

Just do what the composer is asking for :-)


    Werner



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