ornamentality
- noun
- /ˌɔrnəmenˈtælɪti/
- Specialized
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ornamentalidad
- Baroque music is often recognized for its high degree of ornamentality in melodic lines.
Examples
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Some composers prefer minimal ornamentality to keep their music clear and direct.
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The ornamentality of the pianist's performance brought a lively character to the classical piece.
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The ornamentality of this piece adds a unique charm.
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She appreciates the ornamentality in classical music.
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Baroque music is often recognized for its high degree of ornamentality in melodic lines.
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The ornamentality of the pianist's performance brought a lively character to the classical piece.
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Some composers prefer minimal ornamentality to keep their music clear and direct.
Synonyms
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1.0
Making something look more attractive by adding things like lights or ornaments
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4.2
Something added to make a person or thing look more attractive
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4.9
Details added to make something look more beautiful
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4.0
A decorative, stylish appearance that seems expensive
The quality of having pretty details that make something look attractive
A thing or style with many decorative details
The use of very fancy, detailed language or style that feels too much
Decorative details added for show that do not make something work better
Antonyms
How Ornamented
Surface Forms
Morphology
ornamentality = ornamental (transparent) = ornament + al + ity
Built from 'ornamental' + '-ity'; applied to musical ornamentation (embellishments), the derivation 'quality of being ornamental' remains clear.
Etymology
Ornamentality comes from the word ornament, from the Latin ornare 'to decorate', and in music it means the use of small decorative notes. So musical ornamentality is the art of adding trills and little flourishes that 'decorate' a melody.