Definition of Slur
Slur
slur
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an insulting or disparaging remark;
e.g. The angry man made a slur at the other driver.
(verb)
to utter or speak in a manner in which the words or sounds run into one another in a sloppy manner;
e.g. He was so drunk that he began slurring his words.
(verb)
to pass over something lightly so as to minimize or conceal;
e.g. The main issues are being slurred over, and at times are even ignored all together.
(verb)
to make an insulting or disparaging remark or allegation about someone;
e.g. He has been successful in trying to slur the integrity and image of the company.
(verb)
(in music) to perform a group of two or more notes of different pitches in a smooth or connected manner;
e.g. The students learned how to slur notes on the violin in today's lesson.
(noun)
a curved line connecting notes to be sung to one syllable or played or sung legato;
e.g. Notice the slur on the two notes at the beginning of the song, those notes must be played in one syllable or beat.
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