Embellishments

Embellishments are symbols that represent specific patterns of notes in music notation.

NameDefinitionSymbol
Appoggiatura Play the first note as half the value of the second note
Fermata Hold the note longer than its count value
Mordent 1. Play the written note
2. Play the key under the written note
3. Play the written note again
Trill 1. Play the note above the written note
2. Play written note
3. Alternate quickly
Turn 1. Play note above written note
2. Play written note
3. Play note below written note
4. Play written note

Review

  1. Embellishments represent specific patterns of notes.

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