noun
- plural of portamento; smooth gliding transitions between musical notes
Usage: music
Examples
- The violinist executed several beautiful portamenti during the romantic passage.
- Her vocal portamenti added expressiveness to the aria.
- The composer marked specific portamenti in the score.
- String players often use portamenti to create emotional effects.
- The cellist’s portamenti connected the melodic phrases seamlessly.
- Jazz singers frequently employ portamenti for stylistic expression.