acciaccatura
/əˌtʃɑkəˈtʊrə/
noun
- A very short musical note played quickly before the main note, often used as an ornament.
- She practiced the acciaccatura until it sounded effortless and light.
- In Baroque music, the acciaccatura is often played as a quick, crushed note.
- The pianist added a graceful acciaccatura at the beginning of the melody.
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