Mordent
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɔːdn̩t/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mordent is a noun meaning (music) An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.
Meaning
(music) An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.
Word Forms
- mordents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include morching, meride, mute, motif, morendo, thing.
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