The action of forming or creating a figure or shape; a particular form, shape, or arrangement.
From Latin 'figuratio' (a shaping, forming), derived from 'figurare' (to figure, to form). The '-tion' suffix creates a noun denoting an action or process.
Musicians use 'figuration' to describe intricate instrumental passages—like when a pianist plays rapid, decorative notes over a simple melody—it's the art of 'figuring out' how to make something more visually complex through musical ornamentation.
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