In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PORTAMENTO
Etymology
Noun
portamento (plural portamentos or portamenti)
(music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.
Source: Wiktionary
Por`ta*men"to, n. Etym: [It., fr. portare to carry.] (Mus.)
Definition: In singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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