Staccato with slur piano

Portato is also known as articulated legato.
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Portato

• a slur that encompasses a phrase of staccato notes (the most common), or.
• a tenuto above a staccato mark (very often), or.
• a slur that encompasses a phrase of tenuto notes (less common).

1. What does a slur with staccato mean?
2. What does the staccato mean in piano?

What does a slur with staccato mean?

Re: Staccato + slur = ??

Staccato means the note is played approx half it's usual length. A slurred Staccata should be played 3/4 usual length - so it's not as abrupt as a staccata, but still separated.

What does the staccato mean in piano?

A dot above or below a note tells you to play it short and detached. This should not be confused with a dot after a note which alters its value. Short, detached, jumpy notes are called staccato.