glissando

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“After another alternation of the two elements, there is a more playful episode, in which flute and bassoon take⟳ up the first element, with swooping glissando on the ondes Martenot.”

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