noun
- plural of glissando; musical passages performed by sliding smoothly from one pitch to another
Usage: music
Examples
- The pianist executed several dramatic glissandos during the concerto.
- Harp glissandos create a magical, flowing sound effect.
- The composer wrote challenging glissandos for the violin section.
- Jazz musicians often use glissandos to add expression to their solos.
- The orchestra’s glissandos perfectly captured the piece’s dreamy atmosphere.
- She practiced her glissandos until they sounded effortless and smooth.