glissando

[US]/ɡlɪˈsændəʊ/
[UK]/ɡlɪˈsændoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a musical technique of sliding from one note to another; the sound produced by this technique
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

sliding glissando

glissando effect

fast glissando

smooth glissando

glissando passage

glissando technique

ascending glissando

descending glissando

glissando scale

glissando style

Example Sentences

the musician performed a beautiful glissando on the piano.

she used a glissando to transition between notes smoothly.

the glissando added a dramatic effect to the piece.

in jazz, a glissando can create a unique sound.

he practiced the glissando technique for hours.

the violinist executed a perfect glissando during the solo.

a glissando can be both subtle and powerful.

learning to perform a glissando takes practice.

the composer wrote a section specifically for glissando.

she loves the sound of a glissando in orchestral music.

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