glissandi

/ˌɡlɪsˈændi/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical term referring to a glissando, or a smooth passage from one pitch to another, especially in a rapid passage of notes.

“The violin solo featured an impressive glissando, glissandi across the musical scale.”

Synonyms

  • glissando
  • portamento

Antonyms

  • legato
  • staccato