appoggiatura
noun
ap·pog·gia·tu·ra
ə-ˌpä-jə-ˈtu̇r-ə 
: an embellishing note or tone preceding an essential melodic note or tone and usually written as a note of smaller size
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Welser-Most adopted a pace that was leisurely but not indulgent, giving the strings time to lean on those heavenly appoggiaturas and showcase the luminous clarity for which the Cleveland Orchestra is renowned.
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Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2019
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“Appoggiatura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appoggiatura. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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