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ornamentation

or·na·men·ta·tion [ àwrnə men táysh'n, àwrnə mən táysh'n ] (plural or·na·men·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. addition of decoration: the addition of decoration that enhances beauty or visual appeal, especially in the arts

2. decoration added: decoration added to enhance beauty or visual appeal, especially in the arts

3. music addition of embellishing notes: the addition of a note or set of notes that embellishes a melody or harmony

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