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Mordents

Definitions:

• Noun: A musical ornamentation technique where a single note is rapidly alternated with the note above or below it.
• Verb: To perform a mordent ornamentation in a musical composition.

Examples:

1. Noun - Musical Ornamentation: The pianist added mordents to the piece, enhancing its expressiveness.
2. Verb - Musical Composition: The composer instructed the violinist to mordent on the specified notes in the score.

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