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Rareglissando
The correct spelling is glissando.
How to pronounce glissando
noun
Say it like: Gli-ssa-ndo
The correct spelling is 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).
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Meanings
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).
- 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.
verb
- 1.To play with a glissando or sliding effect.
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