What does "mordent" mean?

An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.

What is a synonym for "mordent"?

Common synonyms include: arabesque, cadence, cadenza, coloratura, embellishment, flight.

Mordent

//ˈmɔːdn̩t// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.