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glissando

The correct spelling is glissando.

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

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