Definitions

1. noun

A former Italian coin, equivalent to one-twelfth of a lira, and a unit of account in the Papal States

“The artist sold his work for a handsome sum of baiocchi in the 18th century.”

2. noun

In music, a baiocco is a type of melodic ornament, similar to a trill

“The soloist’s beautiful baiocco added a touch of elegance to the opera performance.”

3. noun

A musical note or figure, often used to indicate a trill or other ornament

“The composer instructed the pianist to play a baiocco on the melody before the cadence.”