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appoggiatura

ap·pog·gia·tu·ra

appoggiatura

 
pronunciation:
pa j tu r
part of speech: noun
definition 1: in music, a dissonant note in a strong metrical position that resolves to a consonant note in a weaker metrical position.
definition 2: in music, a short ornamental note occurring on the beat which resolves to the consonant.
The melody is repeated, now embellished with trills and appoggiaturas.