Melisma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural me·lis·mas, me·lis·ma·ta [mi-liz-muh-tuh]. /mɪˈlɪz mə tə/. Music.
  1. an ornamental phrase of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in plainsong or blues singing.
noun plural -mata (-mətə) or -mas
  1. an expressive vocal phrase or passage consisting of several notes sung to one syllable
Melisma (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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