mordent MOR-dent Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition A series of two or more grace notes performed before the principal note. This ornament usually consists of the principal note, the note below, and the principal note again. See more about ornaments in the Appendix. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 19:29:46