‘Flourish’: embellishment of a melodic line, whether improvised by a performer or written out by the composer.
Fioritura
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"Fioritura" is the name given to the flowery, embellished vocal line found in many arias from nineteenth-century opera. It is derived from the Italian fiore, meaning "flower".
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