portamento

Pronunciation: /pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/

The English word “portamento” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

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

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