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fioritura

Pronunciation: /fɪˌɔːrɪˈt(j)ʊərə/
Definition of fioritura

noun (plural fioriture /fɪˌɔːrɪˈt(j)ʊəri, -reɪ/)

Music
  • an embellishment of a melody, especially as improvised by an operatic singer.

Origin:

Italian, literally 'flowering', from fiorire 'to flower'

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