El glissando
Example: El glissando crea un efecte suau entre dues notes seguides.
Definition
"El glissando" is a musical term referring to a smooth, continuous slide from one note to another, often used to create a flowing, connected effect between successive notes in a melody or passage.
Etymology
The term "el glissando" comes from the Italian word 'glissare,' meaning 'to glide.' It entered musical vocabulary to describe the gliding movement between notes, much like sliding your finger smoothly across the strings of an instrument.
Learn to use this word actively
"El glissando" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 100 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
