noun
- plural of acciaccatura; musical ornaments consisting of grace notes that are played quickly before or simultaneously with main notes
Usage: music theory
Examples
- The pianist executed the acciaccaturas with remarkable precision.
- Bach’s compositions frequently feature acciaccaturas that add harmonic richness.
- The music teacher explained how acciaccaturas create dissonance before resolving.
- These acciaccaturas should be played as quickly as possible.
- The baroque piece contained several challenging acciaccaturas in the left hand.
- Students often struggle with the timing of acciaccaturas in classical pieces.