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glissando.

Either a continuous sliding from one pitch to another ("true" glissando), or an incidental scale played while moving from one melodic note to another ("effective" glissando).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Either a continuous sliding from one pitch to another ("true" glissando), or an incidental scale played while moving from one melodic note to another ("effective" glissando).

    countable · uncountable
  2. A method of playing an electric guitar in which a metal bar is held at right angles across the strings and rapidly moved up and down, creating a smooth, lush sound.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian glissando.

verb
  1. To play with a glissando or sliding effect.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian glissando.

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