Musical ornament using two quickly alternating tones Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 22, 2008 · 37-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, November 22, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 22, 2008 · 37-Down · 7 letters
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An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.
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