glissandos

"My brother is a talented guitarist. "

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

"He slid the boat across the grass."

"The pianist ended the piece with a flourish, a dramatic glissando down the keyboard. "

"a continuous current of electricity"

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

"She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed."

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

"The incidental costs of the school trip, like snacks and souvenirs, added up quickly. "

"Hey, beautiful!"

"There is one sterling and here is another"