melisma

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/məˈlɪzmə/ English

Definitions

noun

A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in Gregorian chant.

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Synonyms

melism melismatics melody monoseme motif leimma measure melo melos semeion missa mus.madrigal soramimi proslambanomenos meter

Associated

alleluia belting syllable mariah chant alto aria gloria carey vocal sung

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