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​""Amor imposible (Links to an external site.) "" (""Impossible Love"") features the distinctive portamento of the wayno. What exactly is meant by portamento? (Vocal part starting at 0:13)

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"Amor Imposible" ("Impossible Love") features the distinctive portamento of the wayno. What exactly is meant by portamento? (Vocal part starting at 0:13)

a. hard accents on the notes

b. sliding from one note to another

c. clapping while also singing

d. holding a notes for an extended period

Answer: b. sliding from one note to another

Explanation:

Portamento refers to the technique of continuously gliding from one note to a different one without the intermediate notes. This technique is mostly used in singing and string instruments.

When applied to piano playing, portamento refers to a style between legato and staccato.

Portamento can be also called glissando for different instruments, such as the trombone.