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Meaning of grace note

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grace note

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt//ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A musical note, indicated on a score in smaller type with or without a slash through it, played to ornament the melody rather than as part of it. Its note value does not count as part of the total time value of the measure it appears in.

    Synonyms:grace

  2. Something that decorates, embellishes, or ornaments; a finishing touch.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grace%20note

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