1. An ascending Appoggiatura was previously known as a forefall, while a descending Appoggiatura was known as a backfall.<br><br>Before an even or unaltered note, the Appoggiatura

2. It is also called a long appoggiatura to distinguish it from the short appoggiatura, the Acciaccatura.An ascending appoggiatura was previously known as a forefall, while a descending appoggiatura was known as a backfall