glissando

• In der Musik verwendetes Adverb italienischen Ursprungs mit der Bedeutung „gleitend“; es bezeichnet die Spielweise, bei der ein Musiker kontinuierlich und fließend von einem Ton zum anderen gleitet, meist auf Streichinstrumenten, der Posaune oder dem Klavier.

An adverb used in music, borrowed from Italian, meaning "sliding" or "gliding." It describes a performance technique where the performer slides smoothly and continuously from one pitch to another, typically on string instruments, trombones, or pianos.

1. Musical directionC1formalart

   In the manner of a glissando, meaning a rapid slide through a series of consecutive notes in a scale-like passage.

   Glissando

   • The pianist played the scale glissando, sliding her fingers across the keys.
   • The violinist executed the passage glissando, creating a smooth, sweeping sound.
   • The conductor instructed the harpist to play the arpeggio glissando.

• Musikalisches Stilmittel, bei dem schnell oder gleitend durch eine Reihe aufeinanderfolgender Töne aufwärts oder abwärts gegangen wird.

A musical technique involving a rapid glide or slide through a series of consecutive notes, either ascending or descending the scale.

1. Musical glideC1formalart

   A rapid slide through a series of consecutive notes in a musical scale, either ascending or descending.

   Glissando

   • The pianist executed a beautiful glissando across the keyboard.
   • The violinist's glissando added a dramatic effect to the piece.
   • In jazz, a glissando is often used for expressive phrasing.

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