Definition of Appoggiatura

1. Noun. An embellishing note usually written in smaller size.

Exact synonyms: Acciaccatura, Grace Note
Generic synonyms: Musical Note, Note, Tone

Definition of Appoggiatura

1. n. A passing tone preceding an essential tone, and borrowing the time it occupies from that; a short auxiliary or grace note one degree above or below the principal note unless it be of the same harmony; -- generally indicated by a note of smaller size, as in the illustration above. It forms no essential part of the harmony.

Definition of Appoggiatura

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Appoggiatura

applied mathematics
applied psychology
applied science
applied scientist
applier
appliers
applies
applique
appliqued
appliqueing
appliques
applique forms
apply
apply
applying
appoggiatura (current term)
appoggiaturas
appoint
appointed
appointee
appointees
appointer
appointers
appointing
appointive
appointment
appointments
appointments and schedules
appointment book
appointment calendar

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