1. A smooth, continuous slide from one musical note to another on an instrument or voice.
Usage: Common in string instruments, trombone, voice, and keyboard music.; Italian musical term widely used in English.

1. In a manner characterized by a smooth, continuous slide between notes.
Usage: Used as a musical direction or instruction.

Examples

• The violinist performed a beautiful glissando across the strings.
• The trombone player executed a glissando that spanned two octaves.
• She sang the phrase glissando, sliding smoothly from the low note to the high note.
• The composer marked the passage 'glissando' to indicate a continuous slide.
• The harp glissando created a shimmering, cascading effect.
• He played the scale glissando rather than note by note.
• The glissando in the opening measures set a dramatic tone for the piece.