Definition of Slur. Meaning of Slur. Synonyms of Slur

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Definition of Slur

Slur
Slur Slur, n. 1. A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo. ``Gaining to his name a lasting slur.' --South. 2. A trick played upon a person; an imposition. [R.] 3. (Mus.) A mark, thus [[upslur] or [downslur]], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato. 4. In knitting machines, a contrivance for depressing the sinkers successively by passing over them.

Meaning of Slur from wikipedia

- Look up slur in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Slur may refer to: Slur (music), a symbol in Western musical notation indicating notes to be pla**** smoothly...
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- A slur is a symbol in Western musical notation indicating that the notes it embraces are to be pla**** without separation (that is, with legato articulation)...
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