Suspension or Appoggiatura? - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains the difference between appoggiatura and suspension in music theory. An appoggiatura is a dissonant note that resolves by step, either up or down, without preparation. A suspension, however, requires preparation and resolves by step, usually downwards. The tutorial provides examples and explains how to identify and write these musical elements, highlighting their similarities and differences.

Describe how to identify an appoggiatura in a piece of music.

What is the definition of an appoggiatura?

How does an appoggiatura resolve?

What are the three stages of a suspension?

What is meant by 'preparing' a suspension?

What is the significance of the 'P', 'S', and 'R' in the context of suspensions?

What role does dissonance play in appoggiaturas and suspensions?

How can you convert an appoggiatura into a suspension in musical notation?

Explain the difference between an appoggiatura and a suspension.

In what way can a suspension resolve differently than an appoggiatura?