noun
- plural of portamento; smooth gliding movements from one musical pitch to another
Usage: music
Examples
- The violinist executed several beautiful portamentos during the romantic piece.
- Jazz singers often use portamentos to create expressive melodic lines.
- The cello’s portamentos added emotional depth to the slow movement.
- Students practiced their portamentos to improve their phrasing technique.
- The composer marked specific passages where portamentos should be performed.
- Her portamentos were so smooth they seemed to float between the notes.