figuration
[ fig-yuh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌfɪg yəˈreɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of shaping into a particular figure.
the resulting figure or shape: emblematic figurations of the sun and the moon.
the act of representing figuratively.
a figurative representation: allegorical figurations.
the act of marking or adorning with a design.
Music.
- the employment of passing notes or other embellishments.
- the figuring of a bass part.
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figuration
/ (ˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən) /
noun
music
- the employment of characteristic patterns of notes, esp in variations on a theme
- decoration or florid ornamentation in general
the act or an instance of representing figuratively, as by means of allegory or emblem
a figurative or emblematic representation
the act of decorating with a design
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