glissando

A musical effect where a note or pitch is smoothly slid up or down to another note, often indicated by an arrow or a slide mark on the score. When playing glissando, focus on maintaining a smooth, even connection between the notes, rather than attacking the new pitch abruptly. This can add a sense of drama or tension to your playing, and is often used to connect unrelated notes or to create a sense of forward motion.

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