Nachschlag

German composer

Definition

A short ornamental note or notes appended at the end of a trill or other ornament.

Interpretive Guidance

Common in Baroque music but also used by Brahms in his historically informed writing. The Nachschlag resolves the trill to the main note via a quick passing figure.

Context

Scope Used by Johannes Brahms
Language German

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