Appoggiatura

SPORTING GOODS

That was the winning word in this year's National Spelling Bee. It means "an embellishing note, usually one step above or below the note it precedes and indicated by a small note or special sign." I haven't seen the footage yet but I can imagine it. Little kid with skinny arms and glasses knowing stuff no one should know. Always hilarious. If you like this stuff and you've never seen Spellbound, I highly recommed renting it this weekend.

Also, has anyone else seen the ads for this on ESPN? The way they get the kids to spell "P-R-E-S-S-U-R-E" and "E-S-P-N!" is brilliant. As an editor, I can only imagine how many versions they must have gone through until the found the perfect kid to say each letter.