grace note

== English == === Etymology === From grace (“elegant movement; poise or balance; charming, pleasing qualities”) + note. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ === Noun === grace note (plural grace notes) (music) 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. Synonym: grace (figuratively) Something that decorates, embellishes, or ornaments; a finishing touch. ==== Hyponyms ==== afterstroke forestroke ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== acciaccatura appoggiatura grupetto ornament shake, trill turn === References === === Further reading === grace note on Wikipedia.Wikipedia