Meaning Of The Word Appoggiatura

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Appoggiatura Meaning

Appoggiatura Definition
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What's The Definition Of Appoggiatura?

appoggiatura in American English
a rhythmically strong dissonant grace note used melodically and resolving to a principal harmonic tone, usually by a single scale step
noun: a note of embellishment preceding another note and taking a portion of its time

appoggiatura in British English
noun: an ornament consisting of a nonharmonic note (short or long) preceding a harmonic one either before or on the stress

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