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Glissandi: meaning, definitions and examples

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glissandi

 

[ ษกlษชหˆsษ‘หn.daษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical term

Glissandi is a plural form of the musical term 'glissando', which refers to a continuous slide upward or downward between two pitches. It is a technique used in various music genres, from classical to jazz, to express fluidity and emotion. Musicians achieve glissandi by sliding their fingers along the strings of an instrument or using a specific technique on wind instruments. The effect can create a mesmerizing and dramatic sound that enhances the musical piece.

Synonyms

glide, slide, sweep

Examples of usage

  • The performer executed stunning glissandi on the violin.
  • Glissandi added an expressive quality to the jazz saxophone solo.
  • The pianist incorporated glissandi into their rendition of the piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "glissandi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคฟเคธเคพเค‚เคฆเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glissando

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปั–ััะฐะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใ‚ตใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissando

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glissando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€๋ฆฌ์‚ฐ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู„ูŠุณุงู†ุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glissando

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะธััะฐะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glissando

Etymology

The word 'glissando' comes from the Italian verb 'glissare', which means 'to glide' or 'to slide'. It emerged in the musical lexicon during the 19th century when composers began to explore more expressive techniques in their works. The term reflects the fluid motion that musicians create when performing this technique. As musical styles evolved, glissandi became popular in various genres, highlighting the emotional depth and artistry of a performance. The use of glissandi can be traced back to earlier forms of music, where sliding between notes was inherent in the performance practice of certain instruments, further solidifying its place in contemporary music.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,677, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.