glissando
/G L AH0 S AA1 N D OW0/noun
- 1
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).
- 2
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.
verb
- 1
To play with a glissando or sliding effect.
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