Definitions:

1. a group of musical notes connected by a slur noun
   • I practiced the violin until I could play ligatures smoothly.
2. a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone noun
   • The clarinetist replaced their reed and tightened the ligature.
3. character consisting of two or more letters combined into one noun
   • This typeface has a number of elegant ligatures.

Synonyms:

• binder
• tying