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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group of notes played together that are added to the melody, also known as the "turn" or grace notes.
2. 2
   A small group.
3. 3
   The trailing group of riders in a stage race that tries to finish the race stage in which it was formed at a time just under the cut-off time for when they would otherwise be disqualified from continuing on to the next stage of the race.

Synonyms

All synonyms

grace notesgrace notes

Etymology

From Italian.

Related phrases

grace notesrace stagestage race

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