Definitions for: Glissando

[n] a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale
[adv] (musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes); "this should be played glissando, please"

Webster (1913) Definition: Glis*san"do, n. & a. [As if It. = Fr. glissant
sliding.] (Mus.)
A gliding effect; gliding.

See Also: air, line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, slide, strain, swoop, tune

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