appoggiaturas
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/əˌpɑːdʒəˈtʊrə/
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/əˌpɒdʒəˈtʊərə/
(appoggiatura)
leaning (ornamental) note
Etymology
'appoggiaturas' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'appoggiatura', where 'appoggiare' meant 'to lean (to rest upon)'.
'appoggiatura' changed from the Italian word 'appoggiatura' and was borrowed into English in the 18th century as 'appoggiatura'; the English plural form 'appoggiaturas' followed standard English pluralization.
Initially, it meant 'a little leaning note' (a note that 'leans' on another); over time it came to be used specifically for the musical ornament now defined as 'a type of ornamental grace note that creates a dissonance resolved by step.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'appoggiatura': an ornamental grace note (a non-chord tone) that leans on a main note, often taking some of its time value and creating a temporary dissonance that resolves by step.
The performer's appoggiaturas added poignant tension to the slow movement.
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