= Ornament (music)
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In music, an ornament is a decorative note or musical flourish that embellishes a melodic line. Ornaments are used to enhance the expressiveness and complexity of the music, adding richness and variation to the performance. Common types of ornaments include: 1. **Trills**: Rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically the main note and a note above it. 2. **Mordents**: A rapid alternation between a note and the note directly below or above it.
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