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Grace Notes

Description:

Grace notes refer to musical embellishments that are played quickly and lightly, often serving as decorative or optional notes within a piece of music. They are typically performed as a quick, fleeting addition to the main melody.

In a broader sense, grace notes can also be interpreted as small gestures or actions that add an elegant touch or enhance the overall beauty of an art form, performance, or situation.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Music:

1. During her piano recital, she beautifully executed the grace notes, adding a touch of delicacy to the piece.
2. The composer wrote numerous grace notes throughout the score, giving the music a light and playful quality.

Noun - General:

1. In ballet, the dancer's graceful movements often include intricate grace notes that emphasize their artistry.
2. Her speech was filled with grace notes, choosing words that added a touch of elegance and charm.

Verb - Music:

1. The violinist gently grace notes her way through the spirited solo, captivating the audience.
2. He skillfully grace notes on the flute, effortlessly blending them with the main melody.

Verb - General:

1. In her paintings, she often uses bold brushstrokes to grace notes the canvas with bursts of color.
2. He grace notes his conversation with witty jokes, making everyone laugh and enjoy the gathering.

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