Articulation between staccato and full note length?
I'm transcribing liturgical choir music. I want to know is there an articulation that's longer then staccato but shorter then a note without an articulation. I have half notes that needs to be sung shorter but not as short as staccato. How do I need to notate these half notes in this situation? Thanks
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Okay, very obvious answer: you can simply use the text marking poco staccato. This means, a little bit staccato. However, I actually think the solution suggested in one of the comments, to use shorter note values separated by rests, is the most clear and practical notation.
Portato is notated with both a tenuto bar on the outside and a staccato dot on the inside.
You can use portato, which is an articulation that is longer than staccato and shorter than legato.
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