Acciaccature

/ætʃɑkːɑˈtʊrə/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant plural form of acciaccatura (less common than acciaccaturas).

Etymology

Italian variant plural of acciaccatura; represents different historical conventions in adapting Italian musical terms to English.

Kelly Says

The fact that 'acciaccaturas' and 'acciaccature' both exist shows how English never quite decided how to pluralize Italian musical terms—we borrowed the music but couldn't agree on the grammar rules.

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