Curved lines on sheet music

Answer:

SLURS

Hint:

Think of the smooth, connecting marks that tell musicians to play notes without separation—like a singer holding a phrase together.

Explanation:

In sheet music, "slurs" are those smooth, curved lines connecting two or more notes to show they should be played or sung without a break between them. The clue plays it straight—no wordplay or tricks—just a direct definition pointing to the musical term. If you’ve ever seen a melody where notes flow together seamlessly, those connecting arcs are slurs.

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