Definition

In music, a decorative note or series of notes added to a melody to make it more interesting or expressive.

Example

The composer used a fioritura to enhance the beauty of the song.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the fioritura in that song we love?

Yeah, those little decorations really make it special!

I think it adds so much character to the melody.

Absolutely, it’s like the icing on the cake!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fioritura → It is derived from the Italian word 'fiorire' (meaning to bloom or flower) and the suffix '-ura' (indicating a process or result). The word 'fioritura' refers to the process or result of blooming, often used in a musical context to describe ornamental flourishes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flower 'blooming' ('fiorire') — that's the essence of 'fioritura', which means the process of blooming or flourishing.

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