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Shifting Sliding As Slippery Semibreves Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GLISSANDI which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GLISSANDI
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Mar 2010 | Down 7 | |
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