Appoggiatura

Give a complete definition for the following types of nonharmonic tones. Your answer should include a description of the approach and resolution, plus any directional tendencies that must be included to fully describe these tones.


An appoggiatura appears between two chord tone and may appear on either a strong or weak beat. It is approached by leap (3rd or greater) and resolved by step in the opposite direction.

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