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glissando 1. a rapidly executed series of notes on the harp or piano, each note of which is discretely audible 2. a portamento, esp as executed on the violin, viola, etc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No ``American Idol''- style glissandos, no growling, no shouting - Devine doesn't need gimmicks. Light glissandos and arabesques composed for the treble now rumble, loud, muddy, and transgressive. I suggest readers consider Andreas Vollenweider's Down to the Moon, which is primarily harp glissandos but contains some chanting that I found perfect for wordless "vocalizing. |
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