Meaning Of The Word Melisma
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Melisma Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Melisma?
melisma in American English
a succession of different notes sung upon a single syllable, as orig. in plainsong or, now especially, in the ornamental phrases of Near Eastern and Asian music noun: an ornamental phrase of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in plainsong or blues singing melisma in British English noun: an expressive vocal phrase or passage consisting of several notes sung to one syllable |
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