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/ˈmɔːdn̩t/ · noun
(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..
Use mordent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mordent means (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..
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Use mordent where its definition matches the intended context.
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