Plural of glissando
irregular plural
The plural of glissando is glissandi, glissandos or glissandoes.
Forms of glissando
| Singular | glissando |
|---|---|
| Plural | glissandi glissandos glissandoes |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of glissando
- noun Either a continuous sliding from one pitch to another ("true" glissando), or an incidental scale played while moving from one melodic note to another ("effective" glissando).
- noun A method of playing an electric guitar in which a metal bar is held at right angles across the strings and rapidly moved up and down, creating a smooth, lush sound.
- verb To play with a glissando or sliding effect.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of glissando
- What is the plural of glissando?
- The plural of glissando is glissandi, glissandos or glissandoes.
- Which is correct, glissandi or glissandos?
- Both are used. glissandos is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is glissando countable?
- Glissando is a countable and uncountable noun.
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