Definitions
- Describing a musical note or passage played in a sustained and controlled manner. - Referring to a style of playing that emphasizes smooth and connected notes. - Talking about a technique used in piano playing to sustain notes for a longer duration.
- Describing something that goes on without interruption or pause. - Referring to a process or action that is ongoing and unbroken. - Talking about a sequence of events or actions that are linked and unbroken.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is ongoing and unbroken.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a smooth and connected flow.
- 3Both words can be used in music contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sostenuto is primarily used in music contexts, while continuous has broader usage in various contexts.
- 2Meaning: Sostenuto refers specifically to a sustained and controlled musical style, while continuous can refer to any unbroken sequence or process.
- 3Connotation: Sostenuto has a more formal and technical connotation, while continuous is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Sostenuto and continuous are both words that describe something that is ongoing and unbroken. However, sostenuto is primarily used in music contexts to describe a sustained and controlled musical style, while continuous has broader usage and can refer to any unbroken sequence or process.
