English Explanatory Dictionary

portamento

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.

Pronunciation

/pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/

Word forms

portamento portamentos portamenti

Etymology

From Italian portamento, from portare (“bear, carry”).

Derived words

portamentoed
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