noun
- a continuous gliding from one musical note to another
Usage: music
Examples
- The violinist executed a beautiful portamento between the high notes.
- Her vocal portamento added emotional depth to the aria.
- The cellist’s portamento created a smooth transition in the melody.
- Jazz singers often use portamento to express feeling.
- The portamento effect can be heard clearly in romantic period compositions.
- String players practice portamento to develop smooth finger transitions.