how to pronounce portamento
/pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/
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portamento is pronounced in five syllables
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meanings of portamento
noun:
- A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.
portamento frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word portamento occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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