figurate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'figurate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Figurate

[ a.]

- Of a definite form or figure.
- Figurative; metaphorical.
- Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant.

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