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ornament
A decorative, usually non-representational embellishing element or pattern used to beautify buildings, art objects, or textiles.
Die Decke des barocken Saals war mit aufwendigen goldenen Ornamenten verziert.
The ceiling of the Baroque hall was decorated with elaborate golden ornaments.
ornament
In music, an embellishment of a melody, for example through a trill or grace note, that is not part of the core melody but decorates it.
Der Flötist fügte der Melodie einige kunstvolle Ornamente hinzu.
The flutist added several artful ornaments to the melody.
The context makes the meaning of 'Ornament' (ornament) clear. Terms such as 'Architektur' (architecture), 'Fassade' (facade), or 'Decke' (ceiling) point to decorative embellishment. Words such as 'Melodie' (melody), 'Stimme' (voice), or 'Instrument' (instrument) indicate the musical meaning.
Die Ornamente an der Fassade des alten Gebäudes sind beeindruckend.
The ornaments on the facade of the old building are impressive.
The word 'Ornament' (ornament) tends to belong to a formal or educated-language context. It is often found in texts about art, architecture, or music.
Die Kunsthistorikerin analysierte die symbolische Bedeutung der Ornamente.
The art historian analyzed the symbolic meaning of the ornaments.
In architecture and art, 'Ornament' (ornament) is often combined with adjectives that describe the style. Typical phrases are 'florale Ornamente' (floral ornaments), 'geometrische Ornamente' (geometric ornaments), or 'barocke Ornamente' (Baroque ornaments).
Die Tapete hat ein Muster aus floralen Ornamenten.
The wallpaper has a pattern of floral ornaments.
In a musical context, people often speak of 'musikalischen Ornamenten' (musical ornaments) or 'kunstvollen Ornamenten' (artful ornaments). Typical verbs in this context are 'hinzufügen' (to add) or 'einfügen' (to insert).
Der Pianist fügte der Melodie gekonnt einige Ornamente hinzu.
The pianist skillfully added several ornaments to the melody.
jewelry / decoration
“Schmuck” generally refers to something that beautifies a building or an object. An “Ornament” is more specifically a designed decorative element or pattern. When the decorative function is important, “Schmuck” is appropriate; for the specific form or pattern, “Ornament” is appropriate.
Das geometrische Muster an der Fassade ist ein Ornament.
The geometric pattern on the facade is an ornament.
Das geometrische Muster dient als Schmuck der Fassade.
The geometric pattern serves as decoration for the facade.
