Vorschlag

Meaning of Vorschlag in Music

In music, the term "Vorschlag" refers to a type of ornament or embellishment known as an "appoggiatura." An appoggiatura is a non-chord note that is added to a melody and is resolved to the regular note of the chord. It is a two-note sequence where a grace note precedes a principal note. The grace note is played quickly and is not given full time value, while the principal note is played with its full time value. The appoggiatura adds tension and expressiveness to the music before resolving to the main note of the chord.

The term "Vorschlag" is often used in the context of sword fighting as well, but in the context of music, it specifically refers to the appoggiatura ornament.