Which term is defined as a curved line that connects two or more notes of the same pitch, instructing the musician to hold the note for the duration of the tied notes?

• A. Simile
• B. Slur
• C. Tie
• D. Tremolo

Answer: (B)

A tie is the curved line that connects notes of the same pitch to hold the note for the combined duration of the tied values. It means you sustain the pitch through the tied notes without rearticulating each one, effectively adding their rhythmic lengths together. This differs from a slur, which is also a curved line but connects different pitches and indicates smooth, connected playing rather than sustaining a single pitch across values. A simile mark means to continue a pattern in the same way, and tremolo involves rapid repetition or alternation of notes, not sustaining a tied pitch.