glissando
/gli-sahn-doh/US // glɪˈsɑn doʊ //UK // (ɡlɪˈsændəʊ) //
滑音,滑音节,滑音符,滑音道
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : performed with a gliding effect by sliding one or more fingers rapidly over the keys of a piano or strings of a harp.
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural glis·san·di [gli-sahn-dee]. /glɪˈsɑn di/.
- : a glissando passage.
- : a slide.
Examples
Among special effects the glissando is really beautiful when properly done.
Various effects can be obtained on the harp: by harmonics, by damping, by guitar tones, by the glissando.
Will you describe the best method of holding the hand when playing glissando?
The fact that the tone is passed over glissando eliminates it from the scale.
In the second measure there is an almost inaudible tone at the end of the glissando.
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