Legato and Staccato

Legato and staccato are opposite styles of articulation that can be experienced through a variety of modes, heightening children's awareness of this element of music. While legato is smooth and connected staccato is detached. Important ways to experience these concepts include using legato and staccato movements, hearing legato and staccato articulation, and singing and playing vocally with legato and staccato articulation.