L'appoggiature
Example: Les l'appoggiatures ajoutent souvent une touche expressive à la mélodie.
Definition
"L'appoggiature" is a musical ornament consisting of a non-chord note that is approached by a leap and resolved by a step to a chord note, adding expressiveness and emotional nuance to a melody. It often creates a momentary dissonance before resolving harmoniously.
Etymology
The word "l'appoggiature" comes from the Italian 'appoggiatura,' derived from 'appoggiare,' meaning 'to lean.' This reflects how the note 'leans' on the following note. Did you know? The concept has been used since the Baroque period to enhance melodic expressiveness.
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