noun🔗ShareGlissandoEither 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)."The pianist ended the piece with a flourish, a dramatic glissando down the keyboard. "Le pianiste a terminé la pièce avec une fioriture, un glissando dramatique sur le clavier.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlissandoA 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."During the guitar solo, the musician used a glissando to create a soaring, otherworldly effect. "Pendant le solo de guitare, le musicien a utilisé un glissando pour créer un effet planant et surnaturel.musictechnologysoundentertainmentelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer avec un glissandoTo play with a glissando or sliding effect."The pianist glissandoed across the keyboard, creating a cascading sound. "Le pianiste a joué avec un glissando sur le clavier, créant un son en cascade.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading