Acciaccatura

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌætʃiˌɑːkəˈtʊrə/

Definitions of acciaccatura

noun a short grace note played before a main note, typically taking half or more of the time value of the main note

Example Sentences

A1 An acciaccatura is a short, grace note that is played quickly before a main note in music.

A2 In music, an acciaccatura is often used to add ornamentation to a melody.

B1 The pianist added an acciaccatura to the piece, giving it a more lively and dynamic feel.

B2 The acciaccatura in the violin solo added a touch of elegance to the performance.

C1 The composer's use of acciaccatura throughout the symphony demonstrated his attention to detail and musicality.

C2 The acciaccatura played by the flutist showcased her technical skill and precision in the performance.

Examples of acciaccatura in a Sentence

formal The pianist executed the acciaccatura flawlessly, adding a touch of elegance to the piece.

informal I love how the acciaccatura gives that extra flair to the music.

slang That acciaccatura was like the cherry on top of the musical sundae.

figurative The acciaccatura in her speech added a playful tone to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of acciaccatura

plural

acciaccature

comparative

more acciaccatura

superlative

most acciaccatura

present tense

play acciaccatura

future tense

will acciaccatura

perfect tense

have acciaccatura

continuous tense

is acciaccatura

singular

acciaccatura

positive degree

acciaccatura

infinitive

to acciaccatura

gerund

playing acciaccatura

participle

played acciaccatura

Origin and Evolution of acciaccatura

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'acciaccatura' originated from Italian musical terminology.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of music notation to indicate a very short, grace note played simultaneously with the main note and quickly released. Over time, the term has been adopted in various musical genres and has evolved to refer to a specific type of ornamentation in music.