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)

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