[Listening extract audio not available in printed QP] A harpist sweeps a hand rapidly across the strings, producing a continuous slide from low to high. Wha...
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A harpist sweeps a hand rapidly across the strings, producing a continuous slide from low to high.
What is the playing technique used by the harpist. [1]
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Answer: Glissando [1]
A glissando is a playing technique in which the performer slides rapidly through a continuous series of adjacent pitches, creating a sweeping, fluid effect. On a harp, this is achieved by running the hand (or fingers) quickly across the strings from low to high (or high to low), sounding every string in succession. The result is a characteristic shimmering cascade of notes. The term comes from the French glisser, meaning "to slide." On different instruments, glissando is produced in different ways: a pianist drags a finger along the keys, a trombonist slides the slide smoothly, and a string player slides a finger along the string. The harp glissando is one of the most iconic and recognisable uses of this technique in orchestral music.
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