Glissando: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŽถ
Add to dictionary

glissando

 

[ษกlษชหˆsรฆndoสŠ ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Italian 'glissare', which means to glide.
  • It was first used in music in the 19th century to describe a style of playing that creates a fluid sound.
  • Musicians adopted the term during the Romantic period, when emotional expression in music was highly valued.

Music Theory

  • A glissando can be performed on various instruments, including piano, violin, and guitar, creating a unique sound effect.
  • Itโ€™s often used to enhance musical phrases, adding expressiveness and fluidity.
  • In notation, a glissando is typically indicated by a diagonal line connecting two notes.

Pop Culture

  • Some famous tunes showcase glissando effects, including 'Rhapsody in Blue' by Gershwin, which employs it for dramatic flair.
  • The glissando has made its way into rock and pop music; guitarists often use it in solos to add character.
  • In animation, characters often 'glissando' across scenes during fast-paced actions, mimicking the smooth musical technique.

Psychology

  • The use of glissando in music can evoke strong emotional responses, causing listeners to feel a sense of motion or flow.
  • Research shows that fluid musical techniques like glissando can enhance memory retention of melodies.
  • Musical glissandi are often associated with relaxation in listeners, potentially because of their smooth transitions.

Performance Techniques

  • In jazz, glissando is a common technique used on brass instruments to create a sliding effect that adds to the improvisational feel.
  • Dancers often mimic glissando in their movements, emphasizing flow and continuity in their performances.
  • Learning to perform glissando requires practice, as it demands control and smooth finger movement on instruments.

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

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.