What does a staccato under a slur mean?
Portato ([porˈtaːto]; Italian past participle of portare, "to carry"), also mezzo-staccato, French notes portées, in music denotes a smooth, pulsing articulation and is often notated by adding dots under slur markings. Portato is also known as articulated legato.
How do you insert a slur in Finale?
To add slurs:
- Click on the Smart Shape tool .
- Select the Slur (in the Smart Shape palette).
- Double-click the first note (D) in measure 9, top staff. A slur extends to the next note.
- Add the remaining slurs in measures 9 and 11 (as shown here).
What is Tenuto staccato?
Tenuto means 'held,' staccato means 'separate. ' Held but separate. 2.