Passagework
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Passagework is a noun meaning (music) An ornamental passage in a musical work, often resembling a scale; or the performance of such a passage.
Meaning
(music) An ornamental passage in a musical work, often resembling a scale; or the performance of such a passage.
Example Sentences
More octaves ensue, followed by chromatic passagework with filigree scales.
Word Forms
- passageworks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stringendo, winding, bandwork, wandwork, soundwork, scrollwork.
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