grace note

US /ˈɡreɪs ˌnoʊt/
UK /ˈɡreɪs ˌnoʊt/
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1.

裝飾音, 倚音

an extra note added as an embellishment and not essential to the harmony or melody.

:
The pianist added a delicate grace note to the melody.
鋼琴家在旋律中加入了一個精緻的裝飾音
The composer often uses grace notes to add flair to his pieces.
作曲家經常使用裝飾音來為他的作品增添風采。
2.

點睛之筆, 額外的好處

a small, often unexpected, act of kindness or favor.

:
His unexpected help was a real grace note in an otherwise difficult day.
他出乎意料的幫助是這個艱難日子裡真正的點睛之筆
Adding a personal touch to the gift was a lovely grace note.
在禮物中加入個人特色是一個可愛的點睛之筆