Ornaments Flashcards
1
Q
Trill
A
A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above.
2
Q
Mordent
A
A rapid single alternation between the indicated note and the one above (upper) or the indicated note and the one below (lower).
3
Q
Turn
A
A short figure consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below and the note indicated again.
4
Q
Acciaccatura
A
From the Italian word “to crush”.
A short note added in before the indicated note.
5
Q
Appoggiatura
A
From the Italian word “appogggiare” meaning to lean upon. The Appoggiatura is written as a grace note prefixed to a principal note and printed in small character, usually without the oblique stroke.
