What does pitchbend mean?
noun
A control that allows a musician to smoothly change the pitch of a note or sound, typically on a synthesizer or other electronic instrument. In music, a sudden or dramatic change in pitch, often used for expressive effect.
Example
"The keyboardist used the pitchbend wheel to create a haunting, wavering sound in the solo."
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