figuration

noun

1. the act of shaping into a particular figure.
2. the resulting figure or shape: emblematic figurations of the sun and the moon.
3. the act of representing figuratively.
4. a figurative representation: allegorical figurations.
5. the act of marking or adorning with a design.
6. Music.
   1. the employment of passing notes or other embellishments.
   2. the figuring of a bass part.

noun

1. music
   1. the employment of characteristic patterns of notes, esp in variations on a theme
   2. decoration or florid ornamentation in general
2. the act or an instance of representing figuratively, as by means of allegory or emblem
3. a figurative or emblematic representation
4. the act of decorating with a design