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How to pronounce “portamento”

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Pronunciation guide for portamento

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of portamento with real speech in context.
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Real speech example: Theremin, the untouchable music(Portamento) --
Definition summary: (music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.

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Theremin, the untouchable music

(Portamento) --

[Noun]
(music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.

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