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springer

SPREENG-er

[German]

An ornament consisting of the main tone followed by the tone above it followed by the tone above that, then returning to the original main tone. The springer has also been called the "acute" and the "sigh", and is similar to one form of the Nachschlag. This ornament was used in 17th century England. 


Example

Effect of Ornament


Notation of Ornament



Play Effect of Ornament


See Also

[English] acute
[English] sigh
[German] Nachschlag

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Last Updated: 2013-02-27 22:58:04