Fretwork
Fretwork is an interlaced decorative design that is either carved in low relief on a solid background, or cut out with a fretsaw, coping saw, jigsaw or scroll saw. Most fretwork patterns are geometric in design. The materials most commonly used are wood and metal. Fretwork is used to adorn furniture and musical instruments. The term is also used for tracery on glazed windows and doors. Fretwork is also used to adorn/decorate architecture, where specific elements of decor are named according to their use such as eave bracket, gable fretwork or baluster fretwork, which may be of metal, especially cast iron or aluminum. Installing elaborate wooden fretworks on residential buildings, known as gingerbread trims, became popular in North America in the late 19th century.
Fretwork patterns originally were ornamental designs used to decorate objects with a grid or a lattice. Designs have developed from the rectangular wave Greek fret to intricate intertwined patterns. A common misconception is that fretwork must be done with a fretsaw. However, a fretwork pattern is considered a fretwork whether or not it was cut out with a fretsaw.
Computer numerical control (CNC) has brought about change in the method of timber fretwork manufacture. Lasers or router/milling cutting implements can now fashion timber and various other materials into flat and even 3D decorative items.
Fretwork is often used in Squeezebox type instruments to allow air to pass in and out of the instrument while shielding the action board.
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Gaude, virgo, plena Deo - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 1 in C Minor, TWV 40:26: I. Adagio - Allegro - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Fantasia No. 7 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 12 in E-flat major, TWV 40:37: I. Andante - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 4 in F Major, TWV 40:29: I. Vivace - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Fantasia No. 10 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Vella e mininna - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 11 in D Minor, TWV 40:36: I. Allegro - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:27: II. Andante - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Fantasia No. 3 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Confessorum agonia - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Parit preter morem - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Rosa das rosas - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 3 in E Minor, TWV 40:28: I. Largo - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Fantasia No. 2 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Veni, redemptor gencium - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Castitatis thalamum - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 8 in A Major, TWV 40:33: III. Vivace - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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Fantasia No. 15 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 2: Rose of Roses -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 9 in C major, TWV 40:34: III. Allegro - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 13 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 1 in C Minor, TWV 40:26: II. Allegro - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Maria, virgo virginum - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 12 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Salve regina glorie - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 14 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:27: I. Vivace - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Virgines egregie - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 11 in D Minor, TWV 40:36: III. Allegro - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Benedicamus benigno voto - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 6 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 7 in G Minor, TWV 40:32: I. Andante - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Castrum pudicici, Virgo viget melius - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Improvisation on Audi Pontus - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 1 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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12 Fantasias for Viol without Bass, TWV 40:26-37: Fantasia No. 10 in E Major, TWV 40:35: II. Siciliana - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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Fantasia No. 16 - Classical Medieval Collection, Vol. 1: Queen of Glory -
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