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A small note taking time from the note it leans on.
Also known as: Grace note, Leaning note
An appoggiatura is a small note that takes its time from the main note, usually half of it. It is distinguished from the acciaccatura by having no stroke through its stem, and the difference is between borrowing time and taking almost none.
Denotes a leaning note taking its duration from the principal note that follows it.
Contexts: Music
Is written without a stroke through its stem, which distinguishes it from the acciaccatura that is played as quickly as possible.
Contexts: Music
A small oval head with a plain upright stroke, drawn at reduced size immediately before a full-size note.
One stroke through the stem is the whole difference.