Example: El guitarrista ajustó el mordente para lograr un efecto dramático.
Definition
"Mordente" in music refers to an ornamentation technique where a note is quickly played, followed by a rapid alternation with the note immediately below it and then returning to the original note, creating a decorative and expressive effect.
Translations
mordent
mordent
ornament
appoggiature
Bend
Etymology
The musical term "mordente" comes from the Italian word 'mordere,' meaning 'to bite.' This reflects how the ornament 'bites' into the main note, adding a quick, sharp embellishment. Did you know? The concept of 'biting' notes dates back to early Baroque music traditions.
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