What does "pralltriller" mean?

A melodic embellishment consisting of the quick alternation of a principal tone with an auxiliary tone above it, usually the next in the scale.

What is a synonym for "pralltriller"?

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

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A melodic embellishment consisting of the quick alternation of a principal tone with an auxiliary tone above it, usually the next in the scale.
"Coordinate term: mordent"

Borrowed from German Pralltriller.