glissando

• Adverbio musical, tomado del italiano, que significa «deslizando» o «glisando». Describe una técnica interpretativa en la que el músico se desliza de forma suave y continua de una altura sonora a otra, normalmente en instrumentos de cuerda, trombón o piano.

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.

• Técnica musical que consiste en un deslizamiento rápido o transición suave a través de una serie de notas consecutivas, ya sea ascendente o descendente en la escala.

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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