Glissando and slide types both indicate rapidly moving from one pitch to the other so that individual notes are not discerned. A glissando sounds the distinct notes in between the two pitches and defaults to a wavy line. The optional text is printed alongside the line.
The
<glissando>element.Glissando and slide types both indicate rapidly moving from one pitch to the other so that individual notes are not discerned. A glissando sounds the distinct notes in between the two pitches and defaults to a wavy line. The optional text is printed alongside the line.
See
https://www.w3.org/2021/06/musicxml40/musicxml-reference/elements/glissando/