Glissando
A continuous slide between two notes.
Category
articulation
Pronunciation
glih-SAHN-doh
Origin
Italian
Length
114 words · 1 min read
About Glissando
Glissando involves sliding smoothly from one pitch to another, passing through all intermediate pitches. On a piano, this means rapidly dragging a finger across the keys; on a trombone, it is a smooth slide.
More articulation terms
Tremolo
View all articulationterms →Rapid repetition of a single note or alternation between two notes.
PizzicatoPlucked with the finger rather than bowed.
TratteggiatoAn articulation marking indicating short, detached strokes drawn lightly across the string.
AccentA stress or emphasis placed on a particular note or beat.
LegatoSmooth, connected
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