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mordents

/ˈmɔːrdənts/

Meanings
noun
An ornament consisting of a single alternation between a given pitch and the one immediately below it.

Examples :

"The pianist added quick, sparkling mordents to the melody, making it sound more lively. "
music

Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration lively

lively noun

/ˈlaɪvli/

Term of address.

""Lively," my grandmother's lively, always filled the room with stories about her childhood. "

Illustration single

single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

Illustration given

given verb

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

"The teacher gave the students a new assignment. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration melody

melody noun

/ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/

Tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

"The sweet melody of the school bell signaled the end of the day. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration alternation

alternation noun

/ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/

The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence

"alternation between night shifts and day shifts"

Illustration sparkling

sparkling verb

/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/

To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles

"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."

Illustration pianist

pianist noun

/piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/

A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

"My sister is a talented pianist and plays beautiful music for our family every Sunday. "

Illustration ornament

ornament noun

/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/ /ˈɔɹnəmənt/

An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

"The colorful ornament made the Christmas tree look festive. "