Embellishment Variations that can be added to a note to embellish or decorate it. Also called an ornament. Notes usually are fit into the rhythm already notated without adding time. Different periods of music or composers may use different variations of specific embellishments so it’s a good idea to research specific pieces. Some of the most common embellishments are; appoggiatura, acciaccatura, glissando, mordent, inverted mordent, trill, tremolo and turns.
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