What is another word for mordent?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːdənt] (IPA)

Mordent is a musical term used to describe a technique where a single note is played with a rapid alternation of a higher or lower auxiliary note. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for the term "mordent." One such word is "trill," which refers to a musical ornament that involves rapid alternations between two adjacent notes. Another synonym for "mordent" is "grace note," which is a decorative note that is played quickly before a main note. "Appoggiatura" is another term that can be used to describe a type of mordent, where an ornamented note is played before a main note, and then quickly resolved into it.

Synonyms for Mordent:

What are the hypernyms for Mordent?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    embellishment, musical ornamentation, decorative element, Artistic Adornment, Vocal Embellishment.

Usage examples for Mordent

I afterward found that when three pianists came together for the purpose of playing this concerto a good deal of time was wasted in discussing the proper way of playing the mordent.
"Memories of a Musical Life"
William Mason
The selection of the fingers for the execution of a mordent depends always upon the preceding notes or keys which lead up to it.
"Piano Playing With Piano Questions Answered"
Josef Hofmann

Related words: musical note, musical intervals, musical scales, musical key, musical chords, musical notes on a staff, music lesson

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