He who knows most, doubts most.  — Jerónimo de Carranza

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the Destreza Glossary
Accidental
Forward movement of the arm
See also: movimiento

Carranza: According to Carranza, it is a forward movement of the arm.

Dictionary: Covarrubias, Tesoro de la lengua castellana o española, 1611 with 1674 additions
Acidental. Todo lo que no es essencial o natural en la cosa. Los músicos tienen ciertos tonos que llaman acidentales.

Accidental. Everything that is not essential or natural to something. The musicians have certain tones that they call accidentals.