ˌpōrd.əˈmen(ˌ)tō noun
( plural portamen·ti -n(ˌ)tē)
Etymology: Italian, literally, act of carrying, from portare to carry (from Latin) + -mento -ment — more at fare
1. : a continuous glide effected by the voice, a trombone, or a bowed stringed musical instrument in passing from one tone to another
2. : portato