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Music Ornaments -
Definition
Music ornaments are defined as decorative notes which embellish a
melody. They are symbols used in music notation to direct the performer
how a particular note should be played. The following are all examples
of music ornaments: turn, trill, appoggiatura, mordent, arpeggio,
glissando and acciaccatura. Different periods of music as well as
different music genres and individual composers all have their own
interpretation of how different ornaments should be played.
Music Ornaments - Types
Music Ornaments
are used in many different music periods but most commonly occur in late
Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras. Music ornaments are not
restricted to a specific instrument, they may be performed by any
instrument and include vocal music. Music ornaments are also commonly
referred to as embellishments. There are many different music ornaments,
the most commonly used ornaments are the trill, grace note, arpeggio,
mordent, and turn.
Music Ornaments - Turns
A turn is a music ornament
that comprises four notes:
- The note above the main note
- The main note
- The note below the main note
- The main note
Music
Ornaments - Quotes
The following
quote about the wonders of music from the character Lorenzo, in
Shakespeare's play, the Merchant of Venice:
"The man that hath no music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils;
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark as Erebus;
Let no such man be trusted."
Music Ornaments - Worksheet
Need to test your musical
knowledge or looking for a quiz to test your students? Click on the link
below and print off and complete a useful worksheet including a quiz on
musical terms and notation including music ornaments. The answers have also been provided, just
click on the link at the bottom of the quiz for the answers in a
printable format.
Music Ornaments
- Facts
Music Ornaments Facts....Did you know...
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Ornaments Fact 1:
An appoggiatura is a music ornament or embellishment
also referred to as a leaning note |
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Ornaments Fact 2:
Appoggiatura and acciaccatura are examples of single
note musical ornaments and are also called grace notes |
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Ornaments Fact 3:
An acciaccatura is also called a crush note |
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Ornaments Fact 4:
A mordent is an example of a music ornament |
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Ornaments Fact 5:
Music ornaments are defined as decorative notes which
embellish a melody |
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Ornaments Fact 6:
A tremelo is a term used to describe the art of
performing the same note repeated very quickly |
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Ornaments Fact 7:
A sequence is a set of notes which change in pitch each
time it is repeated |
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Ornaments Fact 8:
In music, Imitation occurs when a melody in one part of
the music composition is played in a later part of the
composition overlapping the melody in the first part |
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Ornaments Fact 9:
Imitations can be played in higher or lower octaves or
at a different speed to change the original tune |
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Ornaments Fact 10:
In music notation, Key signatures indicate the key in
which the music has been written |
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Ornaments Fact 11:
The key signature is placed at the beginning of the
music staff or stave |
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Ornaments Fact 12:
A turn is a music ornament that comprises four
notes |
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Ornaments Fact 13:
A trill is a music ornament that comprises rapid
change between one tone and another. The change is
either a step or a semitone away from the previous tone |
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Ornaments Fact 14:
A broken chord is a chord where the notes are played
successively and not simultaneously |
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Ornaments Fact 15:
Accidente is the Italian term for accidental. An
accidental is a mark which is placed before a note
indicating that the previously understood pitch of the
note is to be altered by one or two semitones |
Music Ornaments - Bible
References
Music was
mentioned many times in the bible, the following definition is taken from Easton Bible Dictionary.
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Jubal was the
inventor of musical instruments (Gen. 4:21). The Hebrews
were much given to the cultivation of music. Their whole
history and literature afford abundant evidence of this.
After the Deluge, the first mention of music is in the
account of Laban's interview with Jacob (Gen. 31:27). After
their triumphal passage of the Red Sea, Moses and the
children of Israel sang their song of deliverance (Ex. 15)
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The period of
Samuel, David, and Solomon was the golden age of Hebrew
music, as it was of Hebrew poetry. Music was now for the
first time systematically cultivated. It was an essential
part of training in the schools of the prophets (1 Sam.
10:5; 19:19-24; 2 Kings 3:15; 1 Chr. 25:6). There now arose
also a class of professional singers (2 Sam. 19:35; Eccl.
2:8). The temple, however, was the great school of music. In
the conducting of its services large bands of trained
singers and players on instruments were constantly employed
(2 Sam. 6:5; 1 Chr. 15; 16; 23;5; 25:1-6)
Dream Explanation - Music Ornaments
Hearing
harmonious and soothing music in your dream, is a good omen of
prosperity, pleasure and the expression of your emotions in a positive
way. Music serves to heal the soul. Hearing discordant music in your
dream means unhappiness and troubles in the home.
Music Ornaments - Tattoos
Musical Ornaments
images are a great idea for tattoos. Looking for inspiration for a unique tattoo
design? Why not choose a musical note or incorporate a selection of musical
symbols
in your own design? A great way to show your interest in the
fascinating world of music. Whether your preferred genre is Rock or
Classical, Disco or Country, The Music Ornaments symbol is a great choice for a
tattoo! Browse through our selection of images and check out the
meaning of each one.
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