glissando

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Synonyms: glissandi, glissade, glissandos, glissant

Antonyms: glissandi, glissade, glissandos, glissant

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} 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).
2. 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.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|music}} To play with a glissando or sliding effect.

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