appoggiatura
/əˌpɒdʒəˈtʊrə/
noun
- A musical ornament consisting of a note that is played before a main note and then resolves into it, often creating a slight tension.
- She practiced the appoggiatura until it sounded smooth and natural.
- In Baroque music, the appoggiatura is often written as a small note.
- The pianist added an appoggiatura to make the melody more expressive.