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noun
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).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To play with a glissando or sliding effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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adverb
(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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noun
a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase
Narrower terms: swoop, slide
History
Borrowed from Italian glissando.
Across languages
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