Klarinet Archive - Posting 000645.txt from 1995/06

From: John Baetens <JSBtens@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Glissandos
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 21:56:39 -0400

>Excuse me, I've just returned after a two week holiday, but
>the postings entitled "glisandos" are pissing me off. I know
>most of you are American, >but this time it's no excuse.
>The plural of glissando is GLISSANDI!
>Get it right you lot!
>
>Usual warm wishes,
>Iffa Jane
>jadams@-----.au

Sorry, but my American Dictionary says glissandos. I guess
glissandi went the way of the octopi in this country. We in
the colonies believe English is an evolutionary language that
changes every day. Translation: If enough people spell
something incorrectly enough times it becomes correct.
Alright? All right!

John Baetens
Linguist extraordinaire