Appoggiatura
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An appoggiatura is a musical ornament that consists of an added non-chord note in a melody that is resolved to the regular note of the chord. By putting the non-chord tone on a strong beat, this accen
Appoggiatura approached and left by step
Historically informed performance is an approach to the performance of classical music which aims to be faithful to the approach, manner and style of the musical era in which a work was originally con
Appoggiatura
…follows: The same notation can be used for other interpretations of the grace note; therefore determining that an appoggiatura is intended depends on performance practice. An appoggiatura may also be notated precisely as it should be performed, with full-size notes, to reduce ambiguity…
Performance on period instruments is a key aspect of HIP, such as this baroque orchestra (Photo: Josetxu Obregón and the Spanish ensemble La Ritirata, 2013).
Historical collections of preserved instruments help researchers (St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh)
A Viola da gamba by Thomas Cole (c. 1680)
Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, accompanied by Christina Pluhar in 2011 (theorbo)