Etymology
The word "glissando" comes from the Italian word "glissare," which means "to glide" or "to slide." This word is derived from the Latin word "glīscere," which means "to glide" or "to slip."
Meaning
A glissando is a musical technique that involves sliding from one note to another, either smoothly or stepwise. This technique can be used to create a variety of effects, such as glissandos on string instruments, or vocal glissandos.
Origin
The glissando technique has been used in music for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Baroque period, when musicians began to experiment with new techniques for creating musical effects. The glissando quickly became a popular technique, and it has been used in a wide variety of musical genres ever since.
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