EGAVE

glissando

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Meaning

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. verb To play with a glissando or sliding effect.

Similar words

gliss slide guitar onglide gracing glift bell glide voice glide glottal upglide glider

Often followed by

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Word family

glissandi glissandos

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