Segued: meaning, definitions and examples

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segued

 

[ ˈsɛɡweɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

musical transition

To segue means to make a smooth transition from one state or condition to another, particularly in music or conversation. It is often used to describe the seamless flow from one musical piece to another without breaks or interruptions. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a transition in storytelling or dialogue that feels natural and unforced. This term is often used in creative arts, like film, theater, and music, where maintaining continuity is important.

Synonyms

changeover, shift, transition.

Examples of usage

  • The song seamlessly segued into the next track.
  • The director made sure the scene segued smoothly into the next.
  • His speech segued from humor to a serious topic.
  • The DJ expertly segued between two different genres of music.

Translations

Translations of the word "segued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 слідував

🇮🇳 जारी रहा

🇩🇪 fortfuhr

🇮🇩 melanjutkan

🇺🇦 продовжував

🇵🇱 kontynuował

🇯🇵 続けた

🇫🇷 a continué

🇪🇸 continuó

🇹🇷 devam etti

🇰🇷 계속했다

🇸🇦 استمر

🇨🇿 pokračoval

🇸🇰 pokračoval

🇨🇳 继续

🇸🇮 nadaljeval

🇮🇸 hélt áfram

🇰🇿 жалғастырды

🇬🇪 გაგრძელდა

🇦🇿 davamləşdi

🇲🇽 continuó

Etymology

The word 'segue' comes from the Italian word 'seguire', which means 'to follow'. The term was adopted into English in the late 19th century, particularly in musical contexts where it described a smooth transition between pieces. It has since evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including transitions in conversation and storytelling. In modern usage, 'segue' is a popular term in various fields, such as film editing, music production, and public speaking, denoting the need for fluidity and coherence in crafting a narrative or performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,218, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.