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word painting in American Englishnoun1. an effective verbal description 2. See tone painting Derived forms word painterExamples of 'word painting' in a sentenceword painting In the latter his word-painting and keen feeling for the text were very special.In documentary, this is done through endless repetition and word-painting.None is well-known; yet all contain miracles of counterpoint, intense word-painting and unexpected orchestral touches.This is high-wire stuff: long-breathed melodies that need inventive word-painting and a dramatic pulse as well as rock-solid technique.Spalding describes this novel with almost no plot and a central character defined by his absence as 'sprightly word painting'.After this selfconscious word painting, it is good to read some simpler, more down-to earth comments.The stimulating rhythms, exquisite tuning, rich word painting and constant attention to imaginative dynamics make this an outstanding performance. |