Looking for the meaning of the word PORTAMENTO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PORTAMENTO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Portamento
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Italian, literally ‘carrying’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slide from one note to another, especially in singing or playing the violin
Short Definition:slide from one note to another
Examples:- some schmaltzy portamentos
- vibrato and portamento are kept under strict supervision
Definition:
piano playing in a manner intermediate between legato and staccato
Short Definition:piano playing in manner intermediate between legato and staccato
Examples:- a portamento style
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