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grace note

The correct spelling is grace note.

How to pronounce grace note

noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/

Say it like: Gra-se -not-e

The correct spelling is grace note. 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 a…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Something that decorates, embellishes, or ornaments; a finishing touch.

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