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melisma
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[mɪˈlɪzmə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a group of notes sung to one syllable of text
(e.g: the melismas of plainchant)
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 19th century: via German from Greek, literally ‘melody’
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