rock musical terms Flashcards
1
Q
glissando
A
a continuous slide between two notes
2
Q
Difference between Glissando and Portamento
A
portamento is a relatively subtle while glissando tends to be more dramatic
3
Q
Riff
A
a succession of notes played on guitar to create the main melody of a song
4
Q
Melisma
A
a group of notes or tones sung on one syllable in plainsong
