Which musical notation connects two or more notes of different pitches with a curved line over or under the notes?

Which musical notation connects two or more notes of different pitches with a curved line over or under the notes?

• A. Tie
• B. Breath Mark
• C. Slur
• D. Phrase

Answer: (C)

That curved line connecting notes of different pitches is a slur. It signals that the notes should be played smoothly and connected, a legato across the sequence. A tie uses the same curved line but only between notes of the same pitch to extend their duration, so it’s about holding sound rather than changing pitches. A breath mark is a small comma-like symbol indicating a place to take a breath. A phrase mark also uses a curved line but marks musical phrasing and grouping; its focus is on the shape and sense of a musical idea rather than the specific legato connection of different pitches.

That curved line connecting notes of different pitches is a slur. It signals that the notes should be played smoothly and connected, a legato across the sequence. A tie uses the same curved line but only between notes of the same pitch to extend their duration, so it’s about holding sound rather than changing pitches. A breath mark is a small comma-like symbol indicating a place to take a breath. A phrase mark also uses a curved line but marks musical phrasing and grouping; its focus is on the shape and sense of a musical idea rather than the specific legato connection of different pitches.