appoggiatura
(ap-pog-gia-tu-ra)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. Music a rhythmically strong dissonant grace note used melodically and resolving to a principal harmonic tone; usually by a single scale step
Example Sentence
Note the use of a chromatic appoggiatura for expressive effect.
Synonyms
grace note; acciaccatura; embellishing note
Antonyms
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appoggiatura
