THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC
Theory
5 terms
Appoggiatura
An appoggiatura is a melodic ornament, a “leaning” dissonant note on a strong beat that resolves into the main chord tone.
Mordent
A mordent is a melodic ornament of a quick “flick” to an adjacent note and back.
Ornamentation
Ornamentation is the art of decorating a melody with small additional notes (ornaments).
Trill
A trill is an ornament of the rapid alternation of two adjacent notes.
Grace Note
A grace note is a small auxiliary note that precedes the main one as a quick ornament.
