Meaning Of The Word Melisma

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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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