MusicDictionary.dev

Glissando

A continuous slide between two notes.

Category
articulation
Pronunciation
glih-SAHN-doh
Origin

Italian

Length
114 words · 1 min read

About Glissando

Glissando involves sliding smoothly from one pitch to another, passing through all intermediate pitches. On a piano, this means rapidly dragging a finger across the keys; on a trombone, it is a smooth slide.

Compare with similar terms

v1 · 09/04/2026Browse all terms →