acciaccaturas
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/əˌtʃækəˈtʊrəz/
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/əˌtʃækəˈtʊərəz/
(acciaccatura)
musical ornament
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acciaccatura' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'acciaccare,' where 'acciaccare' meant 'to crush.'
Historical Evolution
'acciaccare' transformed into the musical term 'acciaccatura' in Italian, and eventually became the modern English word 'acciaccatura.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to crush,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a musical ornament.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/13 10:36