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melisma

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪzmə/

The English word “melisma” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text.
  2. The use of such passages.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέλισμα (mélisma, “song”), from μελίζω (melízō, “(I) sing, modulate; (I) celebrate in song”), from μέλος (mélos, “song, tune, melody; limb, part; member”).

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