word
glissando
glih-SAN-doh
ɡlɪˈsændoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
glissando
Sounds like
Say 'glih-SAN-doh'.
Dictionary meaning
A continuous slide through pitches in either direction.
History and origin
Italian — from French 'glissant' (sliding).
Examples
- The harpist opened with a sweeping glissando before the first theme entered.
Common mispronunciations
GLIS-an-dohglee-SAN-doh
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