smooth vs legato

legato vs smooth

smooth is a noun but legato is not a noun.

smooth and legato both are adjectives.

smooth is a verb but legato is not a verb.

smooth is not an adverb while legato is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
smooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
legato	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, smooth and legato are synonyms defined as:

smooth and legato: (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

smooth (noun)	legato (noun)
the act of smoothing

smooth (adjective)	legato (adjective)
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities	(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
(music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
lacking obstructions or difficulties
smooth and unconstrained in movement

smooth (verb)	legato (verb)
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
make (a surface) shine
free from obstructions

smooth (adverb)	legato (adverb)
	connecting the notes; in music

Difference between smooth and legato

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