svolazzo

Definitions of svolazzo
  1. noun
    the motion made by flapping up and down
    synonyms: finta, remeggio
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    type of:
    onda
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
  2. noun
    a display of ornamental speech or language
  3. noun
    a superfluous ornament
    synonyms: frangia, frangiatura
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    types:
    festone
    an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
    filigrana
    delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
    type of:
    abbellimento, adornamento, decorazione, guarnitura, guarnizione, ornamento
    something used to beautify
  4. noun
    a short twisting line
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    type of:
    frego, linea, tratto
    a mark that is long relative to its width
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