Definition of Melisma. Meaning of Melisma. Synonyms of Melisma

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Definition of Melisma

Melisma
Melisma Me*lis"ma, n.; pl. Melismata. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a song.] (Mus.) (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.

Meaning of Melisma from wikipedia

- Melisma (Ancient Gr****: μέλισμα, mélisma, lit. 'song'; from μέλος, melos, 'song, melody', plural: melismata) is the singing of a single syllable of text...
- (UK CD single liner notes). Matchbox 20. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Melisma Records. 1997. AT0034CD, 7567-95562-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint:...
- may be reduced and smoothed out. Contemporary R&B vocalists often use melisma, and since the mid-1980s, R&B rhythms have been combined with elements...
- MacDonald identified the influence of Indian classical music in "exotic melismas in the b**** part" on "Rain" and described the playing as "so inventive...
- revolutionizing the usage of distinguished vocal stylings including that of melisma and the whistle register. Noted as the forerunner of both techniques, journalists...
- clean, cool mezzo-soprano." Lauren Everitt from BBC News commented on melisma used in Houston's recording and its influence. "An early 'I' in Whitney...
- wide singing range. It has been credited with po****rizing the use of melisma in contemporary po****r music and for inspiring several artists to pursue...
- pla**** one after another, sometimes overlapping. melancolico Melancholic melisma The technique of changing the note (pitch) of a syllable of text while...
- music industry. Carey has also been credited for po****rizing the use of melisma amongst her peers and the generation after her, and has often been considered...
- v t e Melody Balungan Cadence Interval Melisma Melodic motion Motif Ornament Trill Pattern Phrasing Pitch Rhythm Sequence Steps and skips Timbre Type...