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Record 1 1985-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musicology
DEF

An indication (slur) in vocal music played on lowed stringed instruments to glide from one note to the next in a smooth manner without a break in tone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musicologie
DEF

Manière de lier deux notes en "portant" légèrement la première vers la seconde et en faisant entendre ainsi tous les sons intermédiaires très rapidement et avec moins d'intensité.

CONT

Au violon, où il faut se garder de confondre [le glissando] avec le "portamento".

OBS

Ce procédé est principalement employé par les instrumentistes à archet et par les chanteurs.

Spanish

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