passagework
An ornamental passage in a musical work, often resembling a scale; or the performance of such a passage
Noun
- An ornamental passage in a musical work, often resembling a scale; or the performance of such a passage
- More octaves ensue, followed by chromatic passagework with filigree scales. - 1987, Harold C. Schonberg, The Great Pianists, →ISBN, page 189:
Origin
From passage + work.