Flourisher

/ˈflʌrɪʃə/ noun

Definition

One who flourishes or prospers; something that causes flourishing or growth; in music, a decorative passage.

Etymology

From 'flourish' (to thrive, to bloom) plus '-er' (agent noun suffix). Originally referred to someone thriving, but also adopted for ornamental musical passages that 'flourish' with decoration.

Kelly Says

A 'flourisher' in music is a fancy ornamental run of notes—the metaphor is perfect because the notes are like flowers decorating the melody, and the original 'flourish' literally means 'to flower'!

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