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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 10 | A term used in the context of musical instruments to describe the action of sliding one's fingers along the strings or keys. | |
3 | 35% | 11 | A technique used in bowling to spin the ball by sliding the fingers along the holes | |
In Italian It Translates As Sliding Ones Fingers Along The Keyboards Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GLISSANDI" which means:
- 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).
- • 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.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pianist executed beautiful glissandi across the keys."
- • "The orchestra's performance was defined by a series of flawless glissandi."
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The Guardian Cryptic20 Jul 2009 | Down 7 | |
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