Apartment Building Trimmings

I’m not sure of the proper name/description of this.  I’ll call it the trimmings on the side of an apartment building.  Someone, please enlighten me.   Thanks! 

Paz

Ed. Note:  Thanks to everyone response that these are a frieze/architectural detail.  According to  the architecture glossary at Architecture About.com:

"A frieze is a horizontal band which runs above doorways and windows or below the cornice. The frieze may be decorated with designs or carvings."

Wikipedia also gives a similar definition.   Thanks everyone!  I always like to learn something new from you.