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How to pronounce acciaccatura in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms appoggiatura, grace note
Type of musical note, note, tone

Examples of acciaccatura

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The first trio is for the strings alone, with a theme that has a signature acciaccatura every few notes.
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Exceptionally, the acciaccatura may be notated in the bar preceding the note to which it is attached, showing that it is to be played before the beat.
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In some cases on instruments that permit it, such as the piano, the acciaccatura is sounded simultaneously with the principal note, and then immediately released.
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  • A note added before another as a decoration that 'theoretically' has no duration.
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