FIORITURA


Meaning of FIORITURA in English

[ fɪˌɔ:rɪ't(j)ʊərə ]

■ noun ( plural fioriture fɪˌɔ:rɪ't(j)ʊəri , -reɪ ) Music an embellishment of a melody, especially as improvised by an operatic singer.

Origin

Ital., lit. 'flowering'.

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