musica figurata
Definition of the Latin term musica figurata in music:
- literally "figured music"
- contrapuntal music in which the various voices move more or less independently (as opposed to simple note-against-note counterpoint)
- decorated music written with note values that indicate rhythm (characterized by ornamentation and rhythmic variation)
Language
Latin
Synonym
(3) musica colorata
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to musica figurata:
- musica – music...