Detat

/ˈdetæt/ noun

Definition

A musical ornament or embellishment consisting of rapid notes; a variant or alternative term for certain musical flourishes.

Etymology

From French musical terminology. Related to 'détaché' (detached). Used in classical music notation and instruction, particularly in string instrument playing.

Kelly Says

Musical terms borrowed from French pepper classical music instruction—detat, détaché, and similar words let musicians describe tiny, specific ways to play a note that would take whole sentences to explain otherwise!

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