Meaning of segue | Babel Free
ˈsɛɡweɪDefinitions
- An instance of segueing, a transition.
- To move smoothly from one state or subject to another
- An act or instance of segueing.
- To make a smooth transition from one theme to another
- following without a break
- To play a sequence of records with no talk between them
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Music To make a transition directly from one section or theme to another. Music
- An instance of segueing, a transition
- To move smoothly and unhesitatingly from one state, condition, situation, or element to another: "Daylight segued into dusk" (Susan Dworski).
- (Music, other) (often foll by into) to proceed from one section or piece of music to another without a break
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(Music, other) (imperative) play on without pause: a musical direction imperative
- (Music, other) the practice or an instance of playing music in this way
- to continue at once with the next musical section (used as a musical direction).
- to perform in the manner of the preceding section (used as a musical direction).
- to make a smooth transition from one item or topic to another.
Equivalents
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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