Definition of Ligature
Ligature
lig·a·ture
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that is used to bind something tightly;
e.g. The ropes left ligature marks on his wrists.
(noun)
a character comprised of two or more connected letters;
e.g. The character æ English is a ligature.
(noun)
a composite note symbolizing a group of musical notes to be sung to one syllable such as a slur or tie;
e.g. A ligature indicates that a voice is to sing a note as one syllable.
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