The state of being bent or flexed.
Deviation from straightness.
The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
A piece used to hold a reed to the mouthpiece on woodwind instruments.
A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.
A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
The act of tying or binding something.
Impotence caused by magic or charms.
A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
To ligate; to tie.