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interpolation collapse: (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known; a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted; "with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told"; "with many insertions in the margins"

impromptu collapse: an extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated"; a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation

arabesque collapse: an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design; position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose

improvisation collapse: an unplanned expedient; a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)

coloratura collapse: singing with florid ornamentation; a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music

embellishment collapse: a superfluous ornament; elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"

incidental collapse: an item that is incidental; not of prime or central importance; "nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry"- Pubs.MLA; (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "incidental expenses"; "the road will bring other incidental advantages"; "extra duties incidental to the job"; "labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"; "confusion incidental to a quick change"

vamp collapse: piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe; an improvised musical accompaniment; provide (a shoe) with a new vamp; "revamp my old boots"; act seductively with (someone); piece (something old) with a new part; "vamp up an old speech"; make up; "vamp up an excuse for not attending the meeting"

cadence collapse: a recurrent rhythmical series; the close of a musical section

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