noun Download 🔗Share 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). Examples : "The harpist filled the concert hall with shimmering glissandos, effortlessly sliding her fingers across the strings. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The guitarist added beautiful glissandos to the song, making his electric guitar sound almost like a slide whistle. " music sound entertainment technical electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading