Which term means smoothly, connectedly?

• A. Unison
• B. Sostenuto
• C. Legato
• D. Adagio

Answer: (C)

Smooth, connected playing is legato. Legato describes a line where notes flow into each other with minimal separation, creating a single, seamless gesture. This is often shown by a slur in the music, and players across families—strings, winds, and keyboards—shape the phrase to keep the line continuous. The other terms point to different ideas: unison means everyone plays the same pitch together; sostenuto refers to sustaining notes or a specific touch or tempo nuance; adagio marks a slow tempo. So legato is the best fit because it directly names the smooth, connected articulation and phrasing you’re aiming for.