portamento
/ˌpɔːrtəˈmɛntoʊ/
noun
- A smooth, gliding transition from one musical note to another, without a break in sound.
- The guitarist practiced the portamento between chords to make the music flow smoothly.
- In opera, singers often employ portamento to add emotion to a melody.
- The violinist used a beautiful portamento to slide from the low note to the high one.
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