glissando

noun

Meaning

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).
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.
To play with a glissando or sliding effect.

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Related words

gliss(English)slide guitar(English)onglide(English)gracing(English)glift(English)bell glide(English)voice glide(English)glottal(English)portamento(English)vibrato(English)harmonics(English)octave(English)

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