portamento
English
/pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/
noun
Definitions
- (music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian portamento.
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
portamento
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Cognates and derived terms
- portamentoed English
- portamento Italian
- portare Italian