Glissando: meaning, definitions and examples

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glissando

 

[ ษกlษชหˆsรฆndoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music technique

Glissando is a musical term describing a glide from one pitch to another. It allows for a seamless connection rather than distinct notes, creating a smooth, flowing sound. This technique is commonly used in various musical genres, including classical, jazz, and rock.

Synonyms

glide, slide, sweep

Examples of usage

  • The violinist beautifully executed a glissando during her solo.
  • A glissando can add emotional depth to a piano piece.
  • The saxophonist used a glissando to enhance the improvisation.

Translations

Translations of the word "glissando" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคฟเคธเฅˆเค‚เคกเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glissando

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปั–ััะฐะฝะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glissando

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒƒใ‚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 term 'glissando' originates from the Italian verb 'glissare,' which means 'to glide.' It first appeared in musical terminology in the early 19th century. Historically used in classical compositions, the glissando technique has evolved and been adopted in various musical styles, showcasing the expressive potential of instruments like the guitar, piano, and voice. Its pronounced quality allows musicians to convey a wide range of emotions, making it a popular choice among composers and performers alike. The combination of pitch bending and smooth transitions contributes to its effect, creating a distinctive sound that is both captivating and dynamic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,988, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.